Forum Software
Alternatives to phpBB
The tools Specifiction weighs against phpBB, from its list of forum software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.
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Forumbee From $50/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API9.1 Visit Specs - 02
Discourse Discourse suits organizations that want to host a discussion community and choose between self-hosting and managed hosting.
From $100/mo Free plan Self-hosted8.9 Visit Specs - 03
NodeBB NodeBB suits organizations creating forums for brand communities or product support, as well as teams that want a self-hosted option.
From $20/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.8 Visit Specs - 04 bbPress Free plan Web · Self-hosted8.3 Visit Specs
- 05 Khoros Communities
It suits brands building customer communities for self-service, peer support, engagement, and collaboration.
Web · iOS · Android · API8.2 Visit Specs - 06
Flarum It suits site operators building self-hosted communities who need permissions, moderation, customization and API access.
Web · API · Self-hosted · Browser extension7.9 Visit Specs - 07 PlushForums From $49/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android7.9 Visit Specs
- 08 ProBoards From $1.67/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android7.9 Visit Specs
- 09 Forumotion Free plan Web7.8 Visit Specs
- 10 Forums.net From $49.99/mo Web · iOS · Android7.8 Visit Specs
- 11 MyBB Free plan Web · Self-hosted7.7 Visit Specs
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WoltLab Suite From €35.95/mo Free trial Web · Self-hosted · Browser extension7.6 Visit Specs - 13 Simple Machines Forum Free plan Web · Self-hosted7.2 Visit Specs
- 14 XenForo From $60/mo Web · API · Self-hosted7.1 Visit Specs
- 15 vBulletin From $14.99/mo Web · Self-hosted6.9 Visit Specs
- 16 Meith Web5.7 Visit Specs
- 17 miniBB Web5.6 Visit Specs
- 18 Nexus Web5.5 Visit Specs
- 19 UBB.threads Web5.3 Visit Specs