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# Forge

Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1112273/Forge

> Forge is Brainy's creator network: designers submit work, get AI review, earn tokens, and get booked for paid projects.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Forge?

Independent designers and small creative studios who want their work seen and want paid brand work, plus brands and agencies looking to commission design from a vetted creator pool.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Brainy

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: USD 45.99
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, US Virgin Islands, United Kingdom, United States

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Community Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30800/community/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Slack](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/135003/slack) — 4.7/5 (24190 reviews)
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3. [Instagram](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/210721/instagram) — 4.7/5 (5212 reviews)
4. [Zendesk Suite](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/164283/zendesk) — 4.4/5 (4090 reviews)
5. [Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/143461/squarespace) — 4.6/5 (3418 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1112273/Forge)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10056744/Forge/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1112273/Forge> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1112273/Forge> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1112273/Forge> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1112273/Forge> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1112273/Forge> |
| en-IL | <https://www.capterra.co.il/software/1112273/Forge> |
| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1112273/Forge> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1112273/Forge> |
| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1112273/Forge> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1112273/Forge> |

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