How to Build a Community Platform
Build an online community platform with discussion forums, groups, and member management.
Complete guide with costs, timeline, and tech stack.
Key Features to Include
A successful community platform needs these core features to deliver value to your users:
Recommended Tech Stack
We recommend these technologies for building a modern, scalable community platform:
Why this stack? This combination offers rapid development, excellent performance, and easy scalability. Next.js provides a great developer experience with built-in optimization, while PostgreSQL ensures reliable data management.
Project Complexity: Standard
Based on complexity, building a community platform typically takes 5-10 weeks. Our 2-week MVP sprint covers most standard projects, with additional time for advanced features if needed.
Who Should Build a Community Platform?
Community managers, creators, professional organizations
Successful Community Platform Examples
These successful products can serve as inspiration for your community platform:
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