Name: Disappointingly slow and laggy
Item: Pensil
Rating: 3
Author: -Andrew-

Group

Software

Build it yourself

Sub category

Web builders

Product tag

Product type

Best for

Consultants

Educators

Solopreneurs

Integrations

Zapier

Operating system

Browser-based

Features

GDPR-compliant

White label

Up to 50 live streaming hours (per month)

Direct messaging, group chat, and post-based section

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 3 license tiers

March 15, 2022

Product Head

March 16, 2022

<h4 class=""><b>Pensil is an integrable and easy-to-use platform for running and managing online communities, cohort-based courses, and discussion forums.</b></h4> 

<p><div class="story-inline-video"><iframe id="pensil-vid" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Glc4W6vAhbg?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 Pensil, you’ll <b>find a new home for your online community that provides a satisfying user experience</b> while still driving sales.</p> 

<p>The platform offers different sections for different topics—and you can create as many as you want!</p> 

<p><b>Add public and private sections, live sessions and recordings, real-time group chats, direct messages, and more</b>, all on a white-label interface.</p> 

<p>You’ll also be able to <b>label different sections for announcements, upcoming events, or even specific themes</b>.</p> 


<p>
        <div
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        >
            
        <img
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          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-1.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Separate chat sections"
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    </p> 
<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Easily navigate between community discussion sections separated into individual topics.</i></h5><p>Pensil gives you the freedom to <b>host many types of conversations </b>through both post-oriented and chat-oriented sections.</p> 

<p>You can <b>use the built-in video call features for face-to-face interactions, or have audio-only rooms</b>.</p>  

<p>Plus, you’ll be able to<b> decide if chats should be private or live</b>—all recorded live calls will be available instantly to users after the session ends. </p> 

<p><b>Take engagement a step further by running a webinar or a podcast </b>for&nbsp;community members.</p>  

<p>
        <div
          class="story-img-container open-carousel-modal-on-click"
          data-story-image-id="pensil22-2"
        >
            
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-2.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Mobile app"
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    </p> 

<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Chat in real-time with groups or have one-on-one messaging with individual members!</i></h5><p>Pensil allows you to <b>host everything from organized discussions to a freeform chat</b>.</p> 

<p>You can <b>engage with other users in focused discussions</b>, or encourage playful conversations with emoji and GIF reactions.</p> 

<p><b>Use the platform’s file sharing and attachment options</b> to keep the whole group in the loop through both real-time chat and one-on-one direct messaging.</p>  

<p>Best of all, you can set your preferences to <b>receive automatic notifications for new posts and comments</b>, so you never miss a thing!</p> 


<p>
        <div
          class="story-img-container open-carousel-modal-on-click"
          data-story-image-id="pensil22-3"
        >
            
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-3.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Live webinars"
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    </p> 
<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Go live with the click of a button and record sessions so users can listen again later!</i></h5><p>Pensil gives you the opportunity to <b>integrate community forums into your website or sync public feeds through webhooks.</b></p> 

<p><b>Make someone feel extra welcome with a custom invite</b>, or send members a simple link!</p> 

<p>And for those seeking a revenue-based community, you can<b> offer paid spaces using Pensil’s easy payment collection system</b> for web, Android, or iOS applications.</p> 

<p>
        <div
          class="story-img-container open-carousel-modal-on-click"
          data-story-image-id="pensil22-4"
        >
            
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-4.png?optimizer=gif"
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    </p> 

<h5 class="" style="text-align: center; "><i>Increase engagement by taking your community mobile on Android and iOS Apps.</i></h5><p>When you’re connecting online communities, the last thing you need is to lose members across different platforms. (<i>"Uh-oh, the Slack community and the Discord community are now at war."</i>)</p> 

<p>Pensil gives you everything you need to host virtual events, educational classes, and micro-schools, so you can grow your audience and boost your bottom line.</p> 

<p>Unlock the power of communities.</p> 

<p><b>Get lifetime access to Pensil today!</b></p>

Social Media

Course

Education

A white-label community platform for your website, online courses, and discussions

<h4 class=""><b>Pensil is an integrable and easy-to-use platform for running and managing online communities, cohort-based courses, and discussion forums.</b></h4> 

<p><div class="story-inline-video"><iframe
  id="pensil-vid"
  width="560"
  height="315"
  src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Glc4W6vAhbg?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/Glc4W6vAhbg?rel=0&autoplay=1 onclick=&quot;window.parent.postMessage('embed_slug:pensil-vid','*')&quot;><img src=https://img.youtube.com/vi/Glc4W6vAhbg/hqdefault.jpg ><span>▶</span></a>"
  frameborder="0"
  allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"
  allowfullscreen
  loadonscroll
></iframe></div></p>

<p>With Pensil, you’ll <b>find a new home for your online community that provides a satisfying user experience</b> while still driving sales.</p> 

<p>The platform offers different sections for different topics—and you can create as many as you want!</p> 

<p><b>Add public and private sections, live sessions and recordings, real-time group chats, direct messages, and more</b>, all on a white-label interface.</p> 

<p>You’ll also be able to <b>label different sections for announcements, upcoming events, or even specific themes</b>.</p> 


<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-1.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Separate chat sections"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-1.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-1.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-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>Easily navigate between community discussion sections separated into individual topics.</i></h5><p>Pensil gives you the freedom to <b>host many types of conversations </b>through both post-oriented and chat-oriented sections.</p> 

<p>You can <b>use the built-in video call features for face-to-face interactions, or have audio-only rooms</b>.</p>  

<p>Plus, you’ll be able to<b> decide if chats should be private or live</b>—all recorded live calls will be available instantly to users after the session ends. </p> 

<p><b>Take engagement a step further by running a webinar or a podcast </b>for&nbsp;community members.</p>  

<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-2.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Mobile app"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-2.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-2.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-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>Chat in real-time with groups or have one-on-one messaging with individual members!</i></h5><p>Pensil allows you to <b>host everything from organized discussions to a freeform chat</b>.</p> 

<p>You can <b>engage with other users in focused discussions</b>, or encourage playful conversations with emoji and GIF reactions.</p> 

<p><b>Use the platform’s file sharing and attachment options</b> to keep the whole group in the loop through both real-time chat and one-on-one direct messaging.</p>  

<p>Best of all, you can set your preferences to <b>receive automatic notifications for new posts and comments</b>, so you never miss a thing!</p> 


<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-3.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Live webinars"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-3.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-3.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-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>Go live with the click of a button and record sessions so users can listen again later!</i></h5><p>Pensil gives you the opportunity to <b>integrate community forums into your website or sync public feeds through webhooks.</b></p> 

<p><b>Make someone feel extra welcome with a custom invite</b>, or send members a simple link!</p> 

<p>And for those seeking a revenue-based community, you can<b> offer paid spaces using Pensil’s easy payment collection system</b> for web, Android, or iOS applications.</p> 

<p>
        <img
          class="story-inline-image z-depth-2"
          src="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-4.png?optimizer=gif"
          alt="Mobile app"
          srcset="https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-4.png?width=495&optimizer=gif 450w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-4.png?width=654&optimizer=gif 595w, https://appsumo2-cdn.appsumo.com/media/stories/images/pensil-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>Increase engagement by taking your community mobile on Android and iOS Apps.</i></h5><p>When you’re connecting online communities, the last thing you need is to lose members across different platforms. (<i>"Uh-oh, the Slack community and the Discord community are now at war."</i>)</p> 

<p>Pensil gives you everything you need to host virtual events, educational classes, and micro-schools, so you can grow your audience and boost your bottom line.</p> 

<p>Unlock the power of communities.</p> 

<p><b>Get lifetime access to Pensil today!</b></p>

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