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Invision Community
Invision Community (IPS) is a self-hosted and cloud-hosted community platform combining forums, blogs, galleries, clubs, and commerce in a single suite.
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Our verdict
Who it's for
Community platform and forum software
Who should look elsewhere
Self-hosted requires server administration skills
Pros
- +Full community suite: forums, blogs, galleries, clubs, and commerce in one platform
- +Self-hosted option gives complete control over data and customization
- +Mature, battle-tested platform with over 15 years of development
- +Built-in monetization eliminates need for third-party payment plugins
- +Gamification features drive engagement without additional tools
Cons
- −Self-hosted requires server administration skills
- −Design feels dated compared to modern community platforms
- −Self-hosted licensing requires annual renewal
- −Limited modern features like real-time chat or video compared to newer tools
- −Smaller developer community than open-source alternatives
Key features
- ✓Discussion forums with WYSIWYG editor and topic management
- ✓Blogs, galleries, and file sharing applications
- ✓Clubs for member-created sub-communities
- ✓Gamification with ranks, badges, and leaderboards
- ✓Built-in ecommerce and member subscription monetization
- ✓Social login (Facebook, Google, Twitter) and SSO support
- ✓Advanced moderation tools with automated content filtering
- ✓Customizable themes with drag-and-drop layout editor
- ✓Self-hosted and cloud-hosted deployment options
- ✓REST API and third-party marketplace for plugins
Pricing
No public pricing plans recorded.