All SocialEngine PHP Reviews
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Juan A.
Verified reviewer
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
April 2018
Social Engine + SocialEngineSolutions = Excellency, The best Platform and the Best Plugins!
I have my Own social media site that I can manage at my will.
Pros
I purchase SE License on 2011 Because they really have the best social media Platform on the market, it is very competitive and very easy to customize using the different 3 party developers, I have tried a variety of diferente developers over the years, But since I found out of SocialEngineSolutions and I started working with them, (on my site for the last 3 years) I has made my job so much easier and made my site look so much better using their different plugins, they have very unique and modern way to their different plugins event tough there are already some of the same plugins develop already by different company's I believe they have the best looking and functional plugins, Plus their support team is the best, they always reply super fast and help to solve all of my problems. I highly recommend them for any job.
Cons
No cons so far, why do I need to have any cons... I don't know what to write here I'm just filling up space so that I can post my positive review ;)
Pius
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Internet
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
May 2022
SocialEngine PHP
SocialEngine is really awesome because you have access to the source code. Knowing how it's built allows you to add features of your own that make sense to you and your ideal users. I run a small community of dog lovers on SocialEngine Managed and it's amazing. They run regular updates to mitigate the bugs and keep improving the features for a better end-user experience.
Pros
You can really customize your Social Network with Plugins and take it to a whole new level. For example with Shop Plugin from the store, I was able to add social commerce and allowed a specific group of members to open stores and sell, just like in the Facebook marketplace and Instagram shops now. There are a lot of their party plugins in the marketplace to help anyone customize their social network to fit the niche they are building for.
Cons
SocailEngine requires a level of expertise to manage, and for me at the beginning as a NoCode builder, it was s challenge. You need to know what you are doing as you have access to the source code and you can mess up at any time when making changes. Now if you are a developer, this is not a problem, but for NoCode bulders like me out there, this will be a challenge you will face as well.
Reasons for choosing SocialEngine PHP
SocialEngine was cheaper and had the particular plugin I needed to get started with my community idea.
Soumaila
Verified reviewer
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Internet
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
January 2023
SocialEngine PHP is a platform that allows the creation of a personalized member space.
This tool has allowed me, through the creation of my space, to have a solid data base and to weave very important human relationships thus favoring my activities.
Pros
It is a tool that is full of tools that are essential for the creation of a forum or a member space. However it is easy and simple to install. The multitude of possibilities allows you to create your own social network with ease.
Cons
To take advantage of the benefits of this tool, you need to have a basic knowledge of programming, especially in PHP. What I find as a concern for beginners.
Michael
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Internet
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1
FUNCTIONALITY
3
January 2021
Customer support was absolutely terrible
I suggest the good folks at SE take customer support education class and lean some fundamentals of what good support looks like. Then, re-build your company around that! Software is just software, it's the people who support it that matters. The worst of it: slow response times, no updates on status, not giving any proactive info about new releases, or migration to new platform.
Pros
I built an ideation platform using SocialEngine for a university and was the admin for 3+ years. While the software has many good features, the customer support was one of the worst experiences I've had as a professional web developer.
Cons
Working on a new project now and SocialEngine came up again, but this time I advised my clients to steer away from using it.
greg
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
June 2016
Great CMS and Plugins make it even better
SE deserves 5-stars for everything, but it's the 3rd-Party Plugins that give it the 5-star for Features & Functionality. I spent over a year searching, researching, demoing, etc. many many CMS / Community Mgmt/Engagement apps. Although there were a few that were basically tied (for various reasons), it is the wealth of 3rd-Party Plugins that makes SE stand above the rest. Almost anything you can imagine can be done through existing Plugins (and if not, modifications can easily be made by some excellent devs). There were many Plugins that I have found useful by devs such as SocialEngineExperts, SocialEngineSolutions, Radcodes, Webhive, Hire-Experts, what really sold me on providing the bulk of the functionality I required was SocialEngineAddons. SocialEngineAddons offers many many Plugins that make SE actually useful for anything other than a very small community. Don't get me wrong, SE does a find job with what it offers, but SEAO is actually the primary reason I went with SE. Support has been excellent by SE, all of the devs I've worked with, as well as especially SEAO. They always go the extra mile, and start working on tickets immediately. And, like any software, there are times when things are a little more difficult to resolve than other times - and that's where they really shine. They are there and keep working on things until you are satisfied. So, if you're looking for a good CMS, SE will serve you well. If you're looking for a great CMS, SE is a great engine/back-end that other excellent devs build upon to make it more than you could ever hope for.
Pros
Sheesh - where do I start. I guess I'll just keep it simple - SE is a great CMS to start with, and if/when you need to build something there's a wealth of features/functionality in the Plugins that are offered by 3rd-Party devs.
Cons
That it's not yet compatible with PHP7, but they are working on it.
Barry
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
January 2019
SEAO is what makes Social Engine a GREAT choice!
Pros
Social Engine is about average when it comes to Social Media Platforms with lots of potential. Then came along SEAO [Social Engine Add Ons] to the "RESCUE"!!! If you are looking to taking your Social Media Platform to the "NEXT LEVEL" you MUST use SEAO Plugins to stand out in a crowd. Their Advanced plugins are a "MUST" for your Social Media Platform. I have added all of them to my website and it's like WOW! SEAO is always developing NEW plugins to help your Social Engine Platform stay competitive with the "BIG BOYS" out there. Their SUPPORT is superior and plugin prices are VERY competitive, but ALWAYS compatible with 3rd party plugins. If you already have or are interested in having your own Social Engine Platform, do yourself a "TREMENDOUS" favor and make SEAO your 1st option when purchasing additional plugins... You will NOT regret it!!!
Cons
I have NO cons for SEAO, but Social Engine could offer more benefits for the price!
Richard
Company size: 1 employee
Industry: Internet
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
May 2018
Social Engine + SocialEngineAddOns - Score 10/10
Pros
These ease of use and overall support getting the fragdna project off the ground. I would recommend this software to anyone thinking of using it for their project. I use the SocialEngineAddons plugins which I think are the best and most user friendly out there, these guys are real pro's and support is quick, no waiting around also seem to be a friend bunch willing to put in that extra effort. 10/10
Cons
Sometimes when updating plugins I have to re-tweek my custom code, with regular backups it's only a few minutes to fix things. Apart from that very minor issue I have no complaints about SE software or support
Texter
Verified reviewer
Industry: Hospitality
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
June 2018
SocialEngine+SocialEngineAddons - A Terrific Harmony of great plugins with a great platform
Could build a robust complex Social networking platform within a decent time frame.
Pros
Social Engine is a very stable platform with a gamut of features to create your own eco system of social users. SocialEngineAddons are the icing and embellishments on the cake. They make a great team and are suite of products that gel perfectly.
Cons
Could use more robust features for business and enterprise companies. A few features like refunds etc in billing could be made in real time and more thoroughly integrated with many more payment gateways.
Adan
Company size: 1 employee
Industry: Religious Institutions
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
5
November 2019
The best by far
It has been a great experience working with Socialengine software. It is very easy to edit and manage and best of all is the third party developers such as socialnetworking.solutions which offer great plugins and their support is always a text away
Pros
Easy to manage and customise and they are always on top with updates
Cons
No cons for me,it has been nothing but great from day one
Reasons for choosing SocialEngine PHP
Flexibility and third party variety
THU MUA
Verified reviewer
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
August 2018
Wonderfull selection !
I bought many Plugins from SEAO and felt great. Outstanding features and many of the features developed by SEAO are excellent. Whenever I need support, I get the quick service and perfect resolution of everything that I need, thanks to SEAO for all
Pros
Outstanding features and many of the features developed by SEAO are excellent
Cons
Some time i have problem with update to new version
Fernando
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: E-Learning
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
August 2019
Great Plugins and Services
SocialEngine AddOns staff are very fast to solve any problems and difficulties we face during the constant development of our online platform.
Pros
I like very much their software stability and functionality.
Cons
I would like to have the capabilities to customized the software.
Reasons for choosing SocialEngine PHP
Customer Service and knowledge.
Ferry
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Investment Management
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
August 2018
Outstanding Plugins and Support
The Social Engine Add-ons team is a pleasure to work with. We've purchased and use almost every plugin they've developed and it's really improved our site and added a lot of functionality. Their support is friendly and always helpful, and they've always helped us resolve any issues very quickly. Would definitely recommend them.
Pros
All the plugins I have downloaded from SocialEngineAddOns are brilliant, the plugins are very customizable and I really recommend that to all my friends.
Cons
Some prices are high if you compare it with other company's
Alex
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Entertainment
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
November 2019
A great product with a great team.
I have had such an amazing experience with this software and the team. They have manifested the dream I had of making a social network for geeks.
Pros
The software is robust with full custimation and flexible recourses.
Cons
Not much not to like other than no weekend customer support but other than that the team is amazing.
Reasons for choosing SocialEngine PHP
Its superior in every way.
Reasons for switching to SocialEngine PHP
Better company and better service and better products.
Todd
Company size: 51-200 employees
Industry: Education Management
Time used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
August 2018
Excellent Framework!
Pros
Very easy to get setup and manage, and top notch quality!
Cons
We were early adopters of this software, so in the beginning there were a few things we would have like to change and add. But currently there are no complaints.
Louie Engelbrecht
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Health, Wellness and Fitness
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4