# LMS for Membership Communities | Knolyx Source: https://knolyx.com/industry-membership-and-communities.html [Home](index.html) › [Industry](industry.html) › Membership and CommunitiesMembership & communities # Build a learning community members *stay* in Nurture relationships between learners and instructors in an engaged learning community that drives learner success - Keep members engaged with discussion boards and real-time messaging - Turn live events and classes into reusable courses and community content - Raise completion with gamification and rewards [Explore plans](pricing.html)[Book a demo](book-a-demo.html) Short answer ## How does Knolyx compare with Skool, Circle and Kajabi for communities? Knolyx combines a community (channels, messaging, discussion boards) with a full LMS and native live streaming in one platform. Members pay for access through built-in payments, and recordings of live events become courses automatically. Knolyx also offers hands-on migration support when switching platforms. Updated October 13, 2026 What you get ## Elevate your community with Knolyx ### Live events that become courses Stream live events, share documents, engage your audience and auto-record sessions into structured training modules ### Monetize your community Earn recurring membership revenue for access to your community, events, courses and discussions ### Engage on the go A dedicated iOS and Android app with push notifications keeps members connected [Request a demo](book-a-demo.html) Sound familiar? ## Struggling to build a community that stands out and keeps members? Together we build a connected learning ecosystem that grows with you, not just a community [Book a demo](book-a-demo.html) - Little to no interaction within the community - Members leaving soon after joining - Stagnant community growth - Difficulty managing free vs. paid plans - Too much time spent on the community back end Use cases ## How communities use Knolyx Use case ### Paid membership communities Members pay a monthly or yearly fee for the community, its events and its courses. Access follows the subscription automatically, and free and paid areas can sit side by side. Use case ### Professional associations Associations run events, publish resources and issue certificates to members, with discussions by topic and an app that keeps members in touch between meetings Use case ### Alumni and customer communities Organisations bring past students or customers together around live sessions and shared resources, keeping a relationship that would otherwise fade after the course or purchase Use case ### Moving from another platform Communities that outgrow simpler tools move to Knolyx with hands-on migration support, keeping their members, content and structure Buyer’s checklist ## What to check before choosing a community platform Start with retention, not launch. Most communities lose members in the first months, so look for the features that bring people back: notifications, live events, discussions that are easy to follow and recognition for taking part. Next, check how content and community connect. Live events that become courses, documents attached to discussions and a single member login turn the community into a library that grows in value the longer someone stays. Last, look at the business side. Free and paid tiers, recurring payments and access that follows the subscription automatically decide how much of your week goes to administration instead of to your members. A useful test during a demo: join as a new member, find the next live event and the discussion it belongs to, then switch to the admin view and see how that member appears in the engagement reports. The platform ### Unlock the full potential of your community [Book a demo](book-a-demo.html) - **Easy, fast communication**Channels, direct messaging and discussions, turned into documents and quick lessons through the integrated LMS - **Fun that keeps people active**Gamified leaderboards and rewards create healthy competition and reduce cancellations from inactivity - **Smart community insights**Engagement metrics, event RSVPs and reports by user role, for better community management - **Payments and integrations**Collect payments in Knolyx or connect your existing systems to control access - **Every community feature**Chat rooms, private messages, boards, live events, courses, documents, rewards and an app - **Never forgotten**Email notifications, activity digests, one-tap app access and push alerts for events and replies Compare ## Knolyx vs Skool, Circle and Kajabi They look appealing on the surface but leave critical gaps for community-driven learning #### Skool Native invitations to join competing communities make retention harder. Course organization is rudimentary, there is no granular access control, and live streaming needs third-party apps and manual uploads of recordings. #### Circle Limits live-streaming quality and capacity. Courses appear as simple threads, and a crowded interface reduces engagement. #### Kajabi Strong at course creation but weak at community building and recurring memberships. Forums are restrictive, integrations limited, and multiple courses often need dual memberships. Knolyx outperforms the rest ### Everything in one streamlined platform Built for engagement, scalability and ease of use - **Proven engagement boost**Leaderboards, badges and rewards drive consistent activity. Harvard Business Review reports up to 30% higher participation and retention on platforms using gamification. - **Effortless migration**Hands-on migration support simplifies the switch and minimizes downtime - **Complete live streaming**Stream to multiple communities at once, attach resources and save recordings as on-demand modules - **Streamlined admin**94% of our clients report significant time savings from role management, permissions and central dashboards Real impact ## How Knolyx changes learning and engagement Organizations in different industries on custom live streaming, community tools and mobile access Co-Founder, Events Services ### Tetiana D “Knolyx not only saved us time and money but also helped us create a seamless, branded learning experience for our team.” - **Custom branding and training**A tailored learning solution that matched their corporate identity and supported live sessions - **Custom live streaming**Saved the team from developing their own software, so they could focus on content - **Participant engagement**Questions during live sessions improved communication between trainers and students Content Creator ### Alina S “Knolyx’s live streaming tool has been a game-changer for us. It streamlined our training process and saved us valuable time and resources.” - **Live training for remote teams**High-quality live training without complex development or third-party tools - **Powerful live streaming**The team engages with learners in real time - **Better learning experience**Interactive sessions essential to the team’s growth Enterprise ### Valentina C “Knolyx kept us connected during a difficult time and helped us stay on track with training and employee development.” - **Member engagement**Kept employees connected despite the distance during the COVID-19 pandemic - **Interactive learning**A friendly interface and mobile app kept employees active on the go - **Community**The community feature encouraged knowledge sharing on key topics [Book a demo](book-a-demo.html) Pricing ### Plans for every business Tiered pricing for everyone from solo course creators to large enterprises. Whether you are starting a community or scaling a full membership program, there is a plan that fits your goals and budget. [Explore plans](pricing.html) **Value you can count on** Tools to create engaging experiences, keep loyal students and achieve measurable results: live streaming, gamification, analytics and secure content management. Who it is for ## Tailored to your sector From finance to real estate, see how Knolyx adapts to the training needs of your sector [Solution ### Companies →](solution-companies.html)[Solution ### Training Companies →](solution-training-companies.html)[Solution ### Institutions →](solution-institutions.html)[Solution ### Trainers →](solution-trainers.html)[Industry ### Podcasters →](industry-podcaster.html)[Industry ### Accounting →](industry-accounting.html)[Industry ### Real Estate →](industry-real-estate.html) [Request a demo](book-a-demo.html) Success stories ## Results our clients measured [View all case studies](case-studies.html) [Barnard College ### LMS review from Barnard College Barnard College of Columbia University is a private women’s liberal arts college in New York City Read the case study →](case-study-barnard-college.html)[Romanian Banking Institute ### LMS review from the Romanian Banking Institute RBI leads financial-sector training in Romania, with more than 100,000 professionals trained Read the case study →](case-study-romanian-banking-institute.html)[RE/MAX Romania ### LMS review from RE/MAX RE/MAX Romania, founded in 2006, was the first real estate company in Romania to create a learning academy Read the case study →](case-study-remax.html) FAQ ## Questions buyers ask first Can I charge for membership? Yes. Recurring membership payments go through Stripe, with a 0% processing fee on every plan. Do live events become content? Yes. Live events are recorded automatically and can become structured course modules. Live streaming is in the Yellow and Black plans. Is there a mobile app for members? Yes. Members use the iOS and Android apps, with push notifications for events and replies. Can you help us move from another platform? Yes. Knolyx offers hands-on migration support to simplify the switch. How do I see which members are active? Engagement metrics, event RSVPs and reports by user role show who takes part, which events and courses draw people in, and who has gone quiet, so you can reach out before they cancel. Get in touch ## Questions or need support? Our team is ready to help Tell us about your team and what you want to achieve. You will hear back from the people who build Knolyx.