Cénacle or Hivebrite
An online community platform or the tool of a club that meets in person: the difference lies in the format.
In short
Hivebrite is a community management platform under your own brand, used by alumni networks, associations and corporate communities: directory, groups, events and content to keep a large network alive. Cénacle is for smaller clubs whose life happens around the table: applications, paid memberships, dinners with seating plans, sales follow-up.
| Criterion | Cénacle | Hivebrite |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Running a selective circle that meets over dinners. | Keeping an online community alive, often a large one. |
| Joining the network | An application qualified by quiz, then a first dinner and membership. | Sign-up by members of a known population: alumni, employees, members. |
| Gatherings | Paid dinners with tickets, seating plans and check-in at the door. | Community events, online or in person. |
| Directory | A private directory of club members, with what each can bring. | A community directory at the heart of the platform. |
| Selling memberships | Dinner and membership pipelines, scheduled activities, per-rep KPIs. | Outside its purpose: the platform engages a community that already exists. |
| Target size | A few dozen to a few hundred chosen members. | Communities that can number in the thousands. |
Hivebrite is a better fit if…
- You run an alumni network or a corporate community.
- Your community has thousands of members and lives mostly online.
- You want discussion groups and content shared between members.
Cénacle is a better fit if…
- Your club lives around the table, in regular small-group dinners.
- You choose every member and sell memberships.
- You want to track sales and numbers without another tool.
Moving from Hivebrite to Cénacle
- 01
Import your members
Import the circle's members as CSV, with their photo, company and bio.
- 02
Open the member area
Each member finds their profile, the directory and their upcoming dinners.
- 03
Schedule your dinners
Create a dinner series and let members book their seat.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep Hivebrite for my wider network?
Yes. A wide network can stay on its community platform, and the smaller circle that meets over dinners can be run in Cénacle.
Do members have their own area?
Yes: profile, the club's private directory, upcoming dinners, ticket and introduction before each dinner.
Is the club website in our colours?
Yes: the website's theme, colour, photos and copy are set from the dashboard.
Other comparisons
Your circle deserves better than a spreadsheet
Applications, dinners, payments and memberships in one place. Start with a free trial, or see the platform on your own club with the team.