Mobilize
RenamedOverview
Mobilize is a community management platform that enables groups to meet, network, and grow by organizing members, sending messages, and managing databases. It supports communication via app, text, or email without requiring member logins, and includes tools for polls, events, discussions, and analytics. Targeted at communities, associations, and professional networks, it rebranded to Forj Connect in 2023.
Key Features
- Group Messaging - Send messages to entire community, subgroups, or individuals via app, text, or email without login.
- Member Database - Recruit and organize members using registration forms and a searchable database.
- Events and Polls - Create events, polls, discussions, and private messages with scheduling and invitations.
- Analytics - Track who viewed and responded to messages with smart analytics.
- Discussion Boards - Post on group boards or hold private conversations.
- Privacy Settings - Adjust privacy for individual and group levels.
- Magic Link Login - Sign in via email magic link without passwords on app and web.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | All core features including messaging, events, polls, member database, and analytics. |
Platforms & Requirements
Available as a web platform accessible via browsers and a free iPhone app from the App Store. iOS app designed for iPhone only; no Android version mentioned. Web supports multiple communities with login via email, LinkedIn, or magic links.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Text messaging
- LinkedIn login
- Magic link authentication
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Forj Connect | Direct rebrand of Mobilize with continued modernization for associations. |
| Higher Logic | Enterprise community platform with advanced CRM and learning management features. |
| Discourse | Open-source forum software focused on discussions rather than mobile-first community management. |
| Mighty Networks | All-in-one platform emphasizing courses and memberships alongside community tools. |
Reputation
Mobilize is recognized for simplifying community communication without mandatory logins, appealing to groups needing quick organization and events. Users appreciate analytics and multi-channel messaging, but the 2023 rebrand to Forj Connect may cause confusion for legacy users. App limited to iPhone reduces accessibility compared to cross-platform alternatives.