Forento Reviews

Everything is perfect: the interface, the website editor, the membership management, the payment method implementation, and the customer service. I particularly appreciate the ability to upload files with unusual extensions (exe for example), which training platforms often don't allow. I sincerely recommend it.

After seemingly trying every other platform available for my use case, I finally settled on Forento (I've actually bought it twice now...) as a membership site and community platform that doesn't over-complicate the job or under-serve my needs. I extra appreciate not having a recurring charge that you'll find with similar software for the same functions. And I could really sense that Adrian, the founder, takes pride in this product of his and in supporting its buyers. I had the opportunity during a couple of Support requests to experience his drive for offering a truly matchless experience for Forento users. I personally won't even look in the direction of competitor software after exploring the range of possibilities baked right into the generous features of this single product for two different ventures of mine. I'm not even joking when I say that I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it again.

I think your product web is flexible and creative for many reasons; and my business team suggested it. However, after paying for Forento, they (web designer, software tech) could not install anything already completed such as even my landing page. I need to go use another platform. Therefore, Forento is no longer of use to me in any way. I seek a refund, and unsure how to proceed? Thanks, CS
p.s. I am unable to give it a higher review, as it is not useable for my company purposes.

I have used HTML to build my three websites since 2017. I got tired of constantly checking my breakpoints to make sure it translated to numerous screen sizes. Ultimately, I decided to give Forento a try. After building one site and experiencing some growing problems with my understanding of the program, I found Forento and Adrian, one of the founders, to be excellent. Adrian gently walked me through my errors and helped me get my site up and running. All the problems were IBK (Idiot Behind the Keyboard) problems, and Adrian never held that against me. His service convinced me that Forento is the best option for my other two sites, including a large download store that I still need to transfer. I still check my breakpoints; fortunately, now I don't worry about it translating to various screen sizes. I recommend Forento!

Overall, I think this is a good product and a good value, *but* after digging into it and trying to use it for my needs, I think my biggest complaint is that the description in AppSumo is missing crucial details and is somewhat misleading. I don't expect a lifetime product to include all the functionality of a subscription product, but I definitely think some things should be clearly stated in the product description.

Let's start with the pros:
• it was easy to get started and add course details and information
• their legacy course layout option looks really nice and professional once you figure out image placement, etc.
• customer response is really friendly, quick, and helpful
• if you have a few courses that you are planning on hosting and charging for through a website you create with Forento, I think this might work for you.
• good functionality for the value. If I launch a new membership or program with limited courses, I will use this since I have already purchased it.

The cons:

• Limited community functionality on plans listed on AppSumo - I host my membership site elsewhere (started it before learning about Forento), so I needed a course delivery method for tiered memberships without charging, and I wanted a community interaction capability. I purchased the Startup 1 plan specifically because it states "Create your own community and interact with your followers & students." It doesn't state that the community under this plan has limited functionality and that you can't create channels, which is key to most online communities. To do this, you'll need to upgrade to a higher plan.

•Zapier integration
On the AppSumo description, Zapier is listed as an integration, which, to me suggests you'll be able to do this with the plans featured on AppSumo, but you can't, and that's not stated anywhere until you purchase and try to integrate and realize you have to upgrade plans. The upgrade is $29/month, not extravagant, but if you purchase a lifetime deal thinking what you need is in the lifetime deal, it's disappointing to learn it is not.

•Limited course layout options. Again, this isn't insurmountable, but you only realize the limitations after you start digging in.

I feel a clearer listing description here on AppSumo and more answers in the Forento Help Center (I had to go back and forth emailing questions when if I'd been able to find detailed answers in my Help Center search, I would have saved both me and Forento some time) would go a long way in clearing up the above misunderstandings about the product.