I've wanted to start an engaged community for my company but haven't been impressed with the existing platforms out there. Some feel outdated (like forum boards from the early 2000's), some are expensive, and some just don't have the basic features that I want.
I saw Circle.so launched on Product Hunt recently and decided to hop in. Setup took me the greater part of 10 minutes. So far users have responded well to it and have begun engaging with the different spaces and features.
For those looking for a simple, clean, and cheap option for jumpstarting a community I'd recommend them.
For those curious, here's the community: https://launchmatic.circle.so/