Comparison
A free Mighty Networks alternative for communities that don't sell access
Mighty Networks is built for creators and brands who sell memberships, courses and events. If your community is free to join, a duno network gives you approval, moderators, a feed and your own address — at no cost.
Written October 2026. Products change — check each one's own site for current details.
What Mighty Networks is
Mighty Networks is a paid community platform for creators, coaches and brands. It combines community spaces, courses, events, paid memberships and branded app options. It suits people who are building a business around their community.
What duno does differently
Free to run
No plans or fees. Create up to five networks and invite as many members as you like.
Discovery built in
Public networks are listed in duno's directory and have pages search engines can index.
Members bring their own profile
People join with an existing duno profile, so you see who they are before you approve them.
A wider platform
Members also get jobs, Q&A, groups, events and a marketplace with the same account.
Mighty Networks and duno side by side
| Feature | Mighty Networks | duno |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Creator and brand businesses | Free communities of any kind |
| Cost | Paid plans | Free |
| Paid memberships | Yes | No |
| Courses | Yes | No |
| Branded mobile app | Available on some plans | No (works in any browser) |
| Membership approval, moderators, roles | Yes | Yes |
| Your own address | Custom domain options | duno.com/net/your-name |
A general description, not a full feature list. "Generally" means it depends on settings, plans or tools you add.
When Mighty Networks is the better choice
- You want to charge for membership, sell courses or run paid events.
- You want a fully branded app or website under your own domain.
When duno fits better
- Your community is free and you don't want a monthly bill.
- You want new members to discover you inside duno and through search.
- You need approval, moderators and invite links, not a course platform.
Trying duno alongside Mighty Networks
- Create the networkPick a name and address at duno.com/net/your-name, choose public, private or hidden, and write your rules and a welcome message.
- Share the invite linkPost an invite link where your members already are. You can limit how many times it works and when it expires.
- Run both for a whilePin the important posts on duno and see where your members prefer to talk. Nothing stops you from using both.
Frequently asked questions
Can I charge members on duno?
No. duno doesn't process payments. Communities that sell access need a paid platform.
Can I use a custom domain?
No. Your network lives at duno.com/net/your-name.
Is there a limit on members?
There are no paid tiers to unlock more members.
Can I move later?
Your members keep their duno accounts. You can share any new link with them in the network.
Is duno free?
Yes. Creating an account, creating networks, inviting members, posting jobs and asking questions are free. There are no paid plans and no ads in the feed.
Who runs a network on duno?
The person who creates it. Owners appoint admins and moderators, approve or decline join requests, remove or ban members and can transfer ownership. duno's own moderators only step in for content that breaks duno's terms.
Is this comparison neutral?
We wrote it as fairly as we could and list the cases where the other product is the better choice. Products change often, so check each one's own site for current features.