Custom Community Platform Development
Build the Digital Infrastructure Your Community Deserves.
We build custom web and mobile community platforms for organisations ready to own their infrastructure, not rent it. No monthly fees. No vendor lock-in. No SaaS ceiling.
The Problem
Most Communities Are Built
on Borrowed Land.
Algorithms control your reach
Social platforms decide who sees your content. Visibility disappears with a policy change overnight.
SaaS tools restrict your growth
You adapt to their system, not the other way around. Features are gated. Flexibility is an illusion.
You don't own your data
Member data lives on someone else's servers under someone else's terms. You're a tenant, not an owner.
Scale breaks the model
At 5,000+ members, generic platforms fail. You hit walls exactly when momentum is building fastest.
This Is Not Software.
This Is Infrastructure.
When your community becomes central to your mission, the platform cannot be an afterthought.
Freedom
Own the Platform. Own the Future.
No algorithms deciding reach.
No vendor dictating roadmap.
No forced migrations.
No feature ceilings.
You control your data.
You control your growth.
You control your destiny.
Confidence
Built for 100,000+ Members. From Day One.
Most platforms break at scale.
Leadership visibility disappears.
Engagement drops.
Systems collapse.
We engineer for long-term growth.
Your community does not outgrow the platform.
Security
Built to Last 10+ Years.
Movements grow.
Leadership changes.
Technology evolves.
Your infrastructure should remain steady.
This is not a short-term tool.
It is a long-term asset.
Choose What You Need. Build What You Own.
Pick capabilities. See your investment range. No pressure.
Socio Connect vs Hivebrite vs Mighty Networks vs Circle.so
Why Off-the-Shelf
Community Tools Fall Short
Platforms like Mighty Networks, Circle.so, and Hivebrite were built for general audiences. Not for organisations with 10,000–100,000 members and real operational complexity.
Capability
SaaS Platforms
Mighty Networks · Circle.so · Hivebrite
Socio Connect
Custom-built infrastructure
Scale to 100,000+ members
Hits walls at 5,000 members
Engineered for 100,000+ from day one
Custom roles & permissions
Rigid, preset role structures
Fully custom: Admin, Leader, Member hierarchies
Multi-hub architecture
Single community only
HQ, chapters, regions, all connected
Native mobile apps
Generic branded wrapper
Fully custom iOS & Android, your brand
Data ownership
Data lives on their servers
Your data. Your servers. Your control.
Platform roadmap
You wait for their priorities
You own the roadmap entirely
Pricing model
Monthly forever + per-member fees
One investment. You own it permanently.
Migration risk
Replatform every 3–5 years
No migration. No disruption. Ever.
The True Cost of SaaS (10-year view)
$280,000 – $640,000+
Over 10 years of platform fees, forced migrations, replatforming costs, and lost member data, for something you still don't own.
The Socio Connect Model
One investment. Permanent ownership.
At 100,000 members, a custom community platform can cost as little as $5 per member, for infrastructure you own completely and forever.
"This is not a software purchase.
It is a foundational investment."
Who We Build For
Built to support 100,000+ members.
With full ownership of your infrastructure, no vendor lock-in, no usage limits, no platform restrictions.
Large Churches & Ministries
National and global reach
Universities & Alumni Networks
Multi-chapter infrastructure
Movements & Nonprofits
Scaling to 50,000–100,000+ members
Corporate Organisations
Internal communities & employee networks
Professional Associations
Industry networks & member-driven ecosystems
Founder-Led Communities
Mission-aligned networks at scale
Our Process
How We Build Your Platform
Architecture & Strategy
Deep clarity on mission, audience, and platform architecture before a single line of code is written.
Platform Design
Every screen designed around your brand, your community's culture, and your operational needs.
Engineering & Integration
Custom development across web and mobile, with all systems connected from day one.
Launch & Operational Scaling
We establish the engagement rhythms and operational infrastructure that drive long-term growth.
Outcomes
What organisations experience
when they own their platform
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about custom community platform development
More questions? Apply for a strategy call and we'll answer them directly.
Build It Once.
Build It Right.
Five years from now,
you will either be rebuilding again
or standing on a platform you fully own.
The choice is structural.
Apply for a Strategy Call