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The best tech stack for a community builder in 2026

Grow a paid community with events, courses and conversations members love. Here is the 6-tool stack we recommend. Every pick links to details, pricing and alternatives.

Courses & Community

Skool

Community, courses and gamification in one addictive feed.

Pricing: $99/mo per community
Other Courses & Community options
Email Marketing

Mailchimp Free tier

The household-name email platform with templates, automations and a big app ecosystem.

Pricing: Free to 500 contacts; from $13/mo
Other Email Marketing options
Webinars & Events

Luma Free tier

Beautiful event pages, RSVPs and calendars.

Pricing: Free; Plus from $59/mo
Other Webinars & Events options
Social Media Management

Buffer Free tier

Clean, affordable scheduling and analytics across networks.

Pricing: Free plan; from $6/channel/mo
Other Social Media Management options
Payments & Invoicing

Stripe Free tier

The developer-loved payments infrastructure of the internet.

Pricing: 2.9% + 30c per transaction
Other Payments & Invoicing options
Design & Creative

Canva Free tier

The design tool for non-designers, from social posts to pitch decks.

Pricing: Free plan; Pro from $15/mo
Other Design & Creative options

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