Heartbeat

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2020
Developer: Heartbeat Chat, Inc
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Community/Forums

Overview

Heartbeat is an all-in-one online community platform that enables creators and community builders to host discussions, courses, events, documents, and memberships on their own domain. It supports features like member directories, automated match-ups, voice and video rooms, and analytics to foster engagement and monetization. Targeted at solopreneurs, coaches, and small businesses, it stands out with AI-assisted building via Pulse and customizable onboarding for member relationships.¹²⁶

Key Features

Discussions and Threads - Host chats, threads, and direct messages with GIF support.
Courses - Create cohort-based courses and evergreen training.
Events - Schedule live events, voice rooms, and video sessions.
Documents - Share tools, templates, and content libraries.
Member Directory - Detailed profiles for community members with weekly newsletters.
Match-Ups - Automated internal matchmaking among members.
Analytics - Track engagement, top users, activity hotspots, and device usage.
Onboarding - Customizable profiles and new member experience with templates.
Voice Notes - Private voice notes with autogenerated transcripts.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic community features.
Paid	Not specified	Advanced tools like payments, automated workflows, access groups, and landing pages.

Platforms & Requirements

Heartbeat runs primarily on web browsers with native apps for iOS and Android, supporting mobile features like voice notes. iOS app available on App Store; Android compatibility confirmed via user reviews. No macOS verification noted; focuses on web for desktop access.²⁴

Integrations & Ecosystem

Slack
Circle
Zoom
Google Calendar
Outlook
Salesforce
Notion
Zapier

Alternatives

App	Difference
Circle	Slack/Circle import available, but Heartbeat adds AI co-builder and voice notes.
Discord	More gaming-focused; Heartbeat emphasizes monetization and courses for creators.
Mighty Networks	Similar community tools; Heartbeat highlights own-domain hosting and match-ups.
Kajabi	Course-centric; Heartbeat integrates community chats and events in one platform.

Reputation

Users praise Heartbeat for its comprehensive features like courses, events, and analytics that simplify community management and boost engagement. Reviews highlight seamless integrations and mobile voice notes as strengths, with positive feedback from creators using it for over two years. Some note areas for improvement in certain functionalities, though overall perception is favorable on platforms like G2 with 30 reviews.¹²⁷⁸

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