These services target enterprises that are building large online communities, and require a correspondingly robust, scalable platform and a high level of customization. Caucus Hosts collaborative events on the Web. ChatSpace Hosts community sites using WebBoard and their own chat, instant messaging, and email software. Inclusion Focuses on reporting and analyzing usage trends and user behavior. InScribe Message Boards , by CriticalPath Hosts community sites and corporate intranets using their own proprietary software.
Pricing is per user, per month.
Insero Hosts community sites using their own OpenCommunity software, or with third party software. OpenTopic , by Infopop Hosts community sites using their own software. Free or Inexpensive Forum Hosting These services target small organizations that have their own Web sites elsewhere, but do not have the ability to install and run CGI programs at their sites. The forum software offered at these sites tends to be fairly simple, but most permit customization so you can make your forum appear to be part of your own Web site. News Forum BBS , by Vestris Free, ad-supported.