# Mighty Networks vs Discord: which do AI models recommend for community, October 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Community platforms. Zero of fourteen models named Mighty Networks first on the direct prompt; zero named Discord. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/customer/community-platforms/mighty-networks-vs-discord/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Networks | 3% | #6 of 11 | 23% | 31 | 11 of 14 |
| Discord | 3% | #7 of 11 | 46% | 13 | 9 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: Bettermode) (alternatives: Gainsight Customer Communities, Higher Logic Vanilla, Influitive, Zendesk Community)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: Higher Logic Vanilla) (alternatives: Khoros Communities)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither named (first choices: Bettermode) (alternatives: Circle, Discourse, Gainsight Customer Communities, Higher Logic Vanilla)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Bettermode) (alternatives: Circle, Discourse, Gainsight Customer Communities)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: Higher Logic Vanilla) (alternatives: Bettermode, Circle, Discourse, Gainsight Customer Communities)
- Mistral Small: neither named (first choices: Circle) (alternatives: Bettermode, Discourse)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither named (first choices: Bettermode) (alternatives: Circle, Higher Logic Vanilla)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Bettermode)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: Circle) (alternatives: Discourse, HubSpot Community)
- Kimi K2: neither named (first choices: Bettermode, Circle) (alternatives: Discourse, Gainsight Customer Communities, Higher Logic Vanilla)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither named (first choices: Bettermode, Circle) (alternatives: Gainsight Customer Communities)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: Bettermode, Higher Logic Vanilla) (alternatives: Circle, Discourse)
- GPT-6 Luna: neither named (first choices: Higher Logic Vanilla) (alternatives: Bettermode, Discourse)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither named (first choices: Bettermode, Higher Logic Vanilla) (alternatives: Circle, Discourse)

## What the models said about Mighty Networks

- "“Platforms to Avoid (Unsuitable for most large enterprises): Circle, Mighty Networks, Bettermode (formerly Tribe)”" (Muse Glimmer 30B, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "explicitly listed as unsuitable for most large enterprises due to their limitations in scalability" (Mistral Small, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "Avoid pricier ones like Circle ($89/mo) or Mighty Networks ($33+/mo) unless scaling fast" (Grok 4.1 Fast, budget prompt, hard negative)
- "starting with Discord (free) or Mighty Networks (affordable freemium tier)" (Claude Haiku 4.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "For best value/features, I'd recommend Mighty Networks or Circle" (MiniMax M2.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "Best for creators, coaches, and educators, offering integrated courses, monetization tools, and a mobile-friendly design." (Mistral Small, comparative prompt, alternative)

## What the models said about Discord

- "increasingly viewed as "traps" when used as official customer success or support hubs" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "Discord has faced privacy and safety concerns, including reports of hacking, spam, and exposure to inappropriate content." (MiniMax M2.5, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "My recommendation for truly limited budgets would be starting with Discord (free)" (Claude Haiku 4.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "For tightest budget, start with Discord (free)" (MiniMax M2.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- ""essentially free for most community features, making it a practical option if you're starting out or want to avoid upfront costs."" (Muse Glimmer 30B, budget prompt, alternative)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.