The community operating system

Everything your community needs. One platform.

Events, communication, members, groups, resources, payments, and discovery — connected in a single platform built for organizations, not algorithms.

14-day free trial. A card is required, which keeps Kannect spam-free. Cancel anytime.

What that means in numbers

The promises we put in writing

100%

Reach. Every opted-in member, every announcement. No algorithm in the way.

0

Ads. Your community is never the product. No ad units, ever.

2%

Platform fee on paid events. Versus 10–14% on the platforms you've been used to.

0%

Fee on nonprofit donations. 100% of the donation goes to the cause.

5 min

To launch. Add your organization, invite your team, start running events the same day.

30%+

More event attendance. Inside 90 days for the average new community on Kannect.

Apps that run on Kannect

Replace six to ten tools with one operating system

Most organizations run their community across an event tool, an email platform, a website, a group chat, a spreadsheet, and a payment system. Kannect replaces the whole stack.

Events

Free or paid events with RSVPs, tickets, reminders, and check-in.

Communication

Announcements and messages that reach every member, no algorithm.

Member app

The Kannect Community Hub app, where members stay connected.

Groups & members

Organize people into chapters, committees, and programs with one member record.

Resources & content

Publish articles, documents, and updates in one place members can always reach.

Campaigns & fundraising

Run campaigns and collect donations, with 0% Kannect fee on nonprofit donations.

Discovery

Get found three ways: in the member app, on Kannect Discover, and through your SEO-optimized Kannect website.

Basic analytics

Profile views, likes, and resource clicks today. More is on the way.

Look inside

The four pillars, in detail

Every Kannect plan includes events, communication, the member app, and members & groups. Here's what each one actually does.

Events

Free or paid, in person or online, every time

  • Unlimited free and paid events with RSVPs and tickets
  • Automatic reminders by email and push, plus a working calendar invite
  • Check-in on web or mobile, with attendance written to the member record
  • One-tap promotion to Kannect Discover and your public community pages
  • Just 2% Kannect platform fee on paid events — vs. 10–14% elsewhere
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Communication

Every member. Every time. No algorithm.

  • Unlimited announcements to opted-in members (one-way broadcasts)
  • Direct messages, group messages, and tasks are two-way
  • System emails fire on actions (onboarding, event posted/updated, ticket purchased). Broadcast email is on the roadmap.
  • Push notifications via the Kannect Community Hub mobile app
  • The Reach Promise: 100% of opted-in members, every time
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The member app

The Kannect Community Hub, on iOS and Android

  • Members aren't required to download the app, but it unlocks push notifications, direct messaging, task assignment, ticket check-in, and automations
  • One app for every community a member belongs to — no app sprawl
  • Events, announcements, resources, payments, and chat in one home
  • Verified network: every organization is real, every listing is real
  • Free for members. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
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Groups & members

One member record. Every chapter, committee, and program.

  • Groups per plan: 5 (Minimum), 10 (Launch), 25 (Growth), 50 (Scale)
  • Customizable join flows and application forms with manual or auto-approve
  • One member profile that travels across every event, message, and group
  • Roles and permissions for staff, group leads, and members
  • Data export by request — email us and we deliver within 30 days
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Connected by design

One connected system, not six point tools

The reason Kannect works is that nothing is bolted on. Every part draws on the same foundation.

One member list

Every event, message, and group draws on the same member record. Nothing is re-entered or re-uploaded.

One dashboard

Run events, communication, groups, payments, and campaigns from a single place built for your team.

One member app

Members get everything from your organization in the Kannect Community Hub app, on iOS and Android.

The stack you replace

What used to take six to ten tools, runs on one operating system

Communities have been stitching together a stack to do what one platform should: an event tool, an email service, a website builder, a chat app, a spreadsheet, and a payment processor. Kannect replaces the whole thing.

EventbriteMeetup

Kannect Events

Free and paid events with a 2% platform fee, not 10–14%.

MailchimpConstant Contact

Kannect Communication

Unlimited announcements that reach every opted-in member.

Facebook GroupsSlackDiscord

The Kannect Community Hub app

A real home for your community — no algorithm, no ads.

SquarespaceWix

Public community pages

A full event-driven website included on every plan.

Google SheetsAirtable

Kannect Members & Groups

One member record across every event, message, and group.

GoFundMeDonorboxGivebutter

Kannect Campaigns

0% Kannect fee on registered-nonprofit donations.

HivebriteMighty NetworksCircle

Kannect Discover

Independent, verified, free of algorithms and ads.

Google Analytics

Kannect Insights

See who shows up and who is drifting, by group and event.

The Kannect Principles

Built on four principles no one else commits to

Kannect is not a feed. It is not a listing. It is not a ticketing tool. It is the operating system communities run on — built on four principles every other platform refuses to make.

Independence

Bending Spoons, a holding company known for buying consumer apps, raising prices, and cutting support, now owns both Meetup and Eventbrite. Kannect is independent and founder-run. It answers to the communities it serves, not to an acquirer's returns.

Verification

Every organization joins through a credit-card-verified trial. That card stops bots and fake organizations before they reach the network. No spam, no scams, no fake listings. When a member finds your community, they know it is real.

Reach

Every message reaches every opted-in member. No algorithm decides who hears you, no ad budget controls who sees you, no feed buries you. The Reach Promise is not a feature — it is the contract.

Ownership

Your community. Your members. Your data. Yours to keep. Request a copy anytime and we deliver within 30 days. Never sold. Never rented back to you as ads. Kannect runs the operating system; what runs on it belongs to you.

Who runs on Kannect

Built for the organizations that bring people together

Kannect is the operating system for the people doing real work in real communities — not influencers, not creators chasing a feed.

Common questions

Questions about the platform

Is Kannect one product, or a bundle of tools?

One platform. Events, communication, members, groups, content, payments, and discovery all share the same member record, dashboard, and member app. Nothing is bolted on.

How long does it take to launch a community on Kannect?

Most organizations are up in under five minutes. Add your community, invite your team, import or invite members, and start running events the same day.

Do members need a separate account for each organization?

No. Members use one Kannect account across every organization they belong to. The Kannect Community Hub app on iOS and Android brings everything together.

What does Kannect charge for paid events and donations?

A 2% Kannect platform fee on paid events, programs, and memberships, and 0% Kannect fee on nonprofit donations. Standard Stripe processing fees apply on top.

Will every announcement actually reach our members?

Yes. Every opted-in member receives every announcement. No algorithm decides who hears you. We call this the Reach Promise — it is a contract, not a feature.

Can we move our community off Kannect later?

Yes. Your members, events, and content are yours. Request a full export by email and we deliver within 30 days. Kannect runs the operating system; what runs on it belongs to you.

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