Google Groups Alternatives

Google Groups is described as 'Ll about helping users connect with people, access information, and communicate effectively over email and on the web. Now theres a new version on the block. We didnt want to say it, but yes, its new and improved' and is an website in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Google Groups, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac and Windows apps. The best Google Groups alternative is Framalistes, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Google Groups are Mobilize, Mailman, Ripcord and Groups.io.

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  1. Framalistes icon

    Framalistes

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    This server provides you access to your environment on mailing list server. Starting from this web page, you can perform subscription options, unsubscription, archives, list management and so on.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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    It's a free service with no ads, tracking or selling our data. It's based on email which nearly everyone has already and do not required a new account.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Framalistes is a great Google Groups alternative.

    • Framalistes is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Groups.

    • Framalistes is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Groups.

    • Framalistes is Free and Open SourceGoogle Groups is Free and Proprietary
  2. Mobilize icon

    Mobilize

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    We provide Community Managers with a platform that empowers them to do what they do best - bring people together & lead them towards a shared goal. From membership organizations & professional associations to customer communities, Mobilize is already empowering some of...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Brand new look Mobilize. So intuitive and easy to use, you'll have your community up in minutes
     
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    Guest
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    Mobilize is a great tool for running big communities of people, communicating with them and allowing them to communicate with each other.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mobilize is a great Google Groups alternative.

    • Mobilize is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Google Groups.

    • Mobilize is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Groups is Free and Proprietary
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    Mailman

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    Mailman is integrated with the web, making it easy for users to manage their accounts and for list owners to administer their lists. Mailman supports built-in archiving, automatic bounce processing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • Solaris
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    Guest
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    No hosted version from supplier

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Mailman is a great Google Groups alternative.

    • Mailman is the most popular Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Google Groups.

    • Mailman is Free and Open SourceGoogle Groups is Free and Proprietary
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    Ripcord

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    Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users. It's not built on top of web browser technology: it responds quickly to input, sips gently from computer...

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Discord
    • Slack
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    • Ripcord is the most popular Windows alternative to Google Groups.

    • Ripcord is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Groups is Free and Proprietary
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    Groups.io

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    A modern platform for online communities. Powerful management tools. Mobile ready. Free and paid plans. No ads, no tracking.

    6 Groups.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Comments about Groups.io as an Alternative to Google Groups
    RemovedUser
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    It's the closest in terms in functionality - a hosted mailing list management platform

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Groups.io is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Groups is Free and Proprietary
  8. Circle.so icon

    Circle.so

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    Gone are the days of needing to make a whole bunch of different tools work together. With Circle, you can combine the exciting, interactive nature of a community with your content — all in one seamless experience.

    23 Circle.so alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Circle.so is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Groups.

    • Circle.so is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Groups is Free and Proprietary
  10. Mailing Group - Listserv icon

    Mailing Group - Listserv

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    Allows you to run a free Listserv or email group right from your WordPress dashboard. Its the best two-way communication group email plugin in wordpress where an email sent to the main group email gets forwarded to the all group members.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
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    Comments about Mailing Group - Listserv as an Alternative to Google Groups
    Guest
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    Its a really nice Google groups and Yahoo groups alternative listserv mailing list plugin.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Mailing Group - Listserv is Free and Open SourceGoogle Groups is Free and Proprietary
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    Unison.io

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    Unison is a group communication tool that helps organizations connect and organize their people. With Unison, organizations of all sizes can share news, create polls, upload documents, send reminders, and encourage discussion all in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    OnlineGroups.net

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    Create beautiful discussion lists that work with email and the web. Manage multiple groups and privacy, on a site for your organization.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. MOMO BOARD icon

    MOMO BOARD

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    MOMO BOARD let you instantly create your own community message board from mobile app or desktop website for free. It combines message board, chat and cloud storage (10 Gb) into one seamless application for efficient community communication.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  14. Gaggle Mail icon

    Gaggle Mail

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    Gaggle Mail is the simplest way to get a group email address up and running. Get started in seconds with a 30-day free trial.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Comments about Gaggle Mail as an Alternative to Google Groups
    Guest
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    Simple, easy to use and reliable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Gaggle Mail is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Groups is Free and Proprietary
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    Wiggio

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    Wiggio is an online toolkit that makes it easy to work in groups. With Wiggio you can:

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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