A Reddit alternative for people who like a good discussion
Hubs on Zertle are communities with boards, threaded replies, accepted answers, polls and events, for every interest.
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If you love forum-style discussion but want a fresh place to do it, Zertle Hubs are built for you. Each Hub has its own boards (questions, show your work, news, resources), its own rules and moderators, and threads that stay readable however long they get.
Questions can have an accepted answer, discussions can include polls, photos, videos and GIFs, and the best contributors build a reputation inside each Hub.
How Hubs work
A Hub is a community for one subject. Members post discussions on boards, reply in threads, react, vote in polls and RSVP to events. Owners set the rules and can add moderators, pin posts and keep things on topic.
- Boards for questions, discussions, news, resources and ideas
- Threaded replies with GIFs and images
- Mark the answer that solved a question
- Polls with up to five options
- Reputation and contributor levels for helpful members
Find your communities
Browse the Hub directory by category, search for a subject, or start from a topic you follow. Hubs below are live on Zertle right now.
Start your own
Can't find the community you want? Creating a Hub is free and takes about a minute. Use the Hub starter on our start an online community page for name, rule and board ideas.
Friendly by design
Zertle's community rules apply everywhere, moderators have proper tools, and you can mute, hide, block and report. AI-assisted accounts are always labelled.
Frequently asked questions
What's a Hub?
A community for a subject, with its own boards, rules, moderators, polls and events. It's where discussions happen on Zertle.
Can I post anonymously?
You post with your Zertle profile, but you choose your display name and photo (or an illustrated avatar) and who can see your profile.
Are there upvotes?
Members react to posts and replies, mark helpful answers, and questions can have an accepted answer that's shown first.
Can I create my own community?
Yes, any member can create a Hub for free and become its owner.
Can Hubs be private?
Yes. Hubs can be public or private, and private Hubs need approval to join.
Related guides and tools
- Find a new social networkOnline discussion forums for every topicAsk a question, share what you know, and keep conversations tidy with boards and threads.
- Find a new social networkOnline communities to joinHubs for every interest, with real conversations and members who help each other.
- Build a communityHow to start an online communityPick a clear purpose, set simple rules, and get the first conversations going. The Hub starter does the groundwork.
- Build a communityCreate a free forum in minutesNo hosting, no plugins, no upkeep: a Hub gives you boards, threads, moderation and members.
- Find a new social networkA social network for your hobbiesJoin Hubs for the things you love, share what you're working on and learn from people who've done it before.
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