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# Pensil

Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2076149/pensil

> Pensil is a cloud-based community platform designed for various use cases such as cohort-based courses, startup or brand communities, and mentorship programs. The platform allows users to create different groups for coaching, mentoring, courses, forums, and live classes. It offers various features including open discussions, gated content, live recording, and SEO optimized content.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Pensil

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: USD 45.00
- **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Pensil starts at $45/month and scales with each tier: 

The Start Plan - $45/month billed monthly.
The Grow Plan - $85/month billed monthly.

14-day free trial is available for the Start Plan. We also have an enterprise solution for custom development, get your own customizable platform build on top of community.
- **Target Audience**: 11–50
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more

## Features

- @mentions
- API
- Academic/Education
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Assignment Management
- Asynchronous Learning
- Built-in Course Authoring
- Calendar Management
- Chat/Messaging
- Commenting/Notes
- Communication Management
- Contact Management
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Corporate/Business
- Course Management
- Course Tracking
- Customisable Branding

## Integrations (6 total)

- Airtable
- Squarespace
- Webflow
- Wix
- WordPress
- Zapier

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Learning Management Systems](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/258/learning-management-system-lms/software)

## Related Categories

- [Learning Management Systems](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/258/learning-management-system-lms/software)
- [Collaboration Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/335/web-collaboration/software)
- [Community Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/585/online-community/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Connecteam](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/105401/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5058 reviews)
2. [Instagram](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/107131/instagram) — 4.7/5 (5144 reviews)
3. [Slack](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/91563/slack) — 4.7/5 (24046 reviews)
4. [Discord](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2052950/discord) — 4.6/5 (532 reviews)
5. [uuki](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2064137/uuki) — 4.6/5 (186 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Amazing product, incredible support\!" — 5.0/5

> **Wilfried** | *16 March 2023* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: We aim to maintain an exclusive community that fosters member retention. Utilizing major social media platforms can lead to losing customers, as they are inundated with countless offers and excessive advertising.After thoroughly evaluating various white-label community/social platforms, comparing features and pricing, Pensil emerges as the undisputed winner in all aspects.Pensil offers unmatched pricing, even for enterprise clients, and exceptional support. It's rare to encounter such exemplary customer service – prompt, friendly, and solution-oriented. Needless to say, I am thoroughly impressed.Additionally, the custom app developed for us is top-notch. It operates swiftly and has helped us acquire numerous new customers.If you're considering building your own network, don't hesitate to explore Pensil. You'll be just as enamored as we are.
> 
> **Cons**: At the moment, there are no cons; all our desires have been fulfilled.
> 
> We have encountered a decline in community members on Telegram due to an overload of information. Despite appreciating our content, they ultimately lost sight of it. As a result, we chose to establish our own white-label community platform to strengthen customer loyalty and engagement. When considering all factors, there is no superior option, and the pricing is truly unparalleled.

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2076149/pensil)

## This page is available in the following languages

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| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2076149/pensil> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2076149/pensil> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2076149/pensil> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2076149/pensil> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2076149/pensil> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2076149/pensil> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2076149/pensil> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2076149/pensil> |

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