Name: best app of 2022
Item: Heartbeat
Rating: 5
Author: BATCAT

Group

Software

Build it yourself

Sub category

Community builders

Product tag

Product type

Best for

Content creators

Course creators

Solopreneurs

Alternative to

Kajabi

Slack

Integrations

Google Calendar

Notion

Stripe

Zapier

Zoom

Operating system

Windows

macOS

Browser-based

Android

Features

GDPR-compliant

CNAME

Integrations: Zapier, Stripe, Notion, Google Calendar, Zoom, and Salesforce

No codes, no stacking—just choose the plan that’s right for you

You must activate your license within 60 days of purchase

Ability to upgrade or downgrade between 2 license tiers

Available for new Heartbeat users and returning AppSumo purchasers

Previous AppSumo customers who purchased Heartbeat can upgrade their license to increase their feature limits

Heartbeat Roadmap

Heartbeat Help Center

Tool of the Year Update!

Founder

Heartbeat Intro Post

<h4 class=""><b>Heartbeat is a communication and sharing platform that lets you host chats, live events, content, and courses under your own domain.</b></h4> 

<p><div class="story-inline-video"><iframe id="heartbeat" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_r4Rz5YQPyk?rel=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p>

<p>With Heartbeat, you can create and<b> build an online community based on real-time interactions</b>.</p> 

<p>The intuitive dashboard gives you an overview of groups and threads, making it easy to create specific channels for group chats or direct messages.</p> 

<p>You can also <b>use the GIF library, emoji reactions, and typing indicators to keep ongoing conversations exciting</b>.</p>

<p>
        <div
          class="story-img-container open-carousel-modal-on-click"
          data-story-image-id="heartbeat-1"
        >
            
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-1.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Heartbeat main dashboard"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-1.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-1.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-1.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    
            <svg
              aria-hidden="true"
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              data-prefix="fas"
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              role="img"
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              viewBox="0 0 512 512"
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            >
                <path
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<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Create channels for any topic, tag members, and share GIFs to keep the conversation flowing.</i></h5><p>You’ll also be able to scale up your interactions with shared documents and live events.</p> 

<p>Using the events features, you can <b>plan your event, share invitations, and send reminders in just a few clicks</b>.</p>

<p>You can even <b>integrate with your Google or Outlook calendar</b> to have events appear directly on members’ calendars.</p>

<p><b>Keep everyone in your community in the loop</b> using shareable documents, embedded live videos, and slide presentations.</p> 

<p>
        <div
          class="story-img-container open-carousel-modal-on-click"
          data-story-image-id="heartbeat-2"
        >
            
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-2.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="New event invitation interface"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-2.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-2.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-2.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    
            <svg
              aria-hidden="true"
              focusable="false"
              data-prefix="fas"
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              role="img"
              xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
              viewBox="0 0 512 512"
              class="hover-mag-glass svg-inline--fa fa-search-plus fa-w-16"
            >
                <path
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        </div>
    </p>


<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Send event invitations, calendar appointments, and event reminders with just a few clicks.</i></h5><p>Heartbeat lets you<b> create groups based on interest, location, or specialty within your larger community</b>, so you can foster more peer interaction.</p>

<p>From there, you can <b>set up channels, documents, and events tied directly to those groups</b>.</p>

<p>Plus, you can manage access for new members, so they can start interacting with your community right away.</p>

 <p>
        <div
          class="story-img-container open-carousel-modal-on-click"
          data-story-image-id="heartbeat-3"
        >
            
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-3.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Groups and subgroups"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-3.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-3.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-3.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    
            <svg
              aria-hidden="true"
              focusable="false"
              data-prefix="fas"
              data-icon="search-plus"
              role="img"
              xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
              viewBox="0 0 512 512"
              class="hover-mag-glass svg-inline--fa fa-search-plus fa-w-16"
            >
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                />
           </svg>
        </div>
    </p>


<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Create subgroups based on any criteria, granting access to private channels and events.</i></h5><p>Heartbeat also has tons of useful integrations to keep your tools and communities connected.</p>

<p>Integrate with Stripe to <b>charge for memberships, create paid groups, or even sell event tickets</b>.</p> 

<p>Best of all, you can also<b> integrate with Zapier to connect Heartbeat to thousands of tools</b>, including Zoom, Slack, and Salesforce.</p> 


<p>
        <div
          class="story-img-container open-carousel-modal-on-click"
          data-story-image-id="heartbeat-4"
        >
            
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-4.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Payment form"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-4.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-4.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-4.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
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              aria-hidden="true"
              focusable="false"
              data-prefix="fas"
              data-icon="search-plus"
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              viewBox="0 0 512 512"
              class="hover-mag-glass svg-inline--fa fa-search-plus fa-w-16"
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        </div>
    </p>

<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Integrate with Stripe for a seamless payment experience!</i></h5><p>Piecing together community-building tools should be as easy as making a Pop-Tart. (<i>“Step 1: Put in toaster or don't. Step 2: Done.”</i>)</p>

<p>Heartbeat lets you create engaging groups, share documents, and host live events, so you can build an awesome online space.</p>

<p>Let's bring your community together.</p>

<p><b>Get lifetime access to Heartbeat today!</b></p>

Course

Content

Communication

Build and manage active online communities from your own domain

<h4 class=""><b>Heartbeat is a communication and sharing platform that lets you host chats, live events, content, and courses under your own domain.</b></h4> 

<p><div class="story-inline-video"><iframe
  id="heartbeat-vid"
  width="560"
  height="315"
  src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_r4Rz5YQPyk?rel=0"
  srcdoc="<style>*{padding:0;margin:0;overflow:hidden}html,body{height:100%}img,span{position:absolute;width:100%;top:0;bottom:0;margin:auto}span{height:1.5em;text-align:center;font:48px/1.5 sans-serif;color:white;text-shadow:0 0 0.5em black}</style><a href=https://www.youtube.com/embed/_r4Rz5YQPyk?rel=0&autoplay=1 onclick=&quot;window.parent.postMessage('embed_slug:heartbeat-vid','*')&quot;><img src=https://img.youtube.com/vi/_r4Rz5YQPyk/hqdefault.jpg ><span>▶</span></a>"
  frameborder="0"
  allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"
  allowfullscreen
  loadonscroll
></iframe></div></p>

<p>With Heartbeat, you can create and<b> build an online community based on real-time interactions</b>.</p> 

<p>The intuitive dashboard gives you an overview of groups and threads, making it easy to create specific channels for group chats or direct messages.</p> 

<p>You can also <b>use the GIF library, emoji reactions, and typing indicators to keep ongoing conversations exciting</b>.</p>

<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-1.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Heartbeat main dashboard"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-1.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-1.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-1.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    </p>

<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Create channels for any topic, tag members, and share GIFs to keep the conversation flowing.</i></h5><p>You’ll also be able to scale up your interactions with shared documents and live events.</p> 

<p>Using the events features, you can <b>plan your event, share invitations, and send reminders in just a few clicks</b>.</p>

<p>You can even <b>integrate with your Google or Outlook calendar</b> to have events appear directly on members’ calendars.</p>

<p><b>Keep everyone in your community in the loop</b> using shareable documents, embedded live videos, and slide presentations.</p> 

<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-2.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="New event invitation interface"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-2.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-2.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-2.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    </p>


<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Send event invitations, calendar appointments, and event reminders with just a few clicks.</i></h5><p>Heartbeat lets you<b> create groups based on interest, location, or specialty within your larger community</b>, so you can foster more peer interaction.</p>

<p>From there, you can <b>set up channels, documents, and events tied directly to those groups</b>.</p>

<p>Plus, you can manage access for new members, so they can start interacting with your community right away.</p>

 <p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-3.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Groups and subgroups"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-3.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-3.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-3.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    </p>


<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Create subgroups based on any criteria, granting access to private channels and events.</i></h5><p>Heartbeat also has tons of useful integrations to keep your tools and communities connected.</p>

<p>Integrate with Stripe to <b>charge for memberships, create paid groups, or even sell event tickets</b>.</p> 

<p>Best of all, you can also<b> integrate with Zapier to connect Heartbeat to thousands of tools</b>, including Zoom, Slack, and Salesforce.</p> 


<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-4.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Payment form"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-4.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-4.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/heartbeat-4.png?width=935&optimizer=gif 850w"
          sizes="(min-width: 950px) 1045px, 100vw"
          width="850" height="500"
          loading="lazy"
        />
    </p>

<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Integrate with Stripe for a seamless payment experience!</i></h5><p>Piecing together community-building tools should be as easy as making a Pop-Tart. (<i>“Step 1: Put in toaster or don't. Step 2: Done.”</i>)</p>

<p>Heartbeat lets you create engaging groups, share documents, and host live events, so you can build an awesome online space.</p>

<p>Let's bring your community together.</p>

<p><b>Get lifetime access to Heartbeat today!</b></p>

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