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Spec sheet

Purpose
XenForo is a community platform whose primary application is a forum system for creating and replying to discussion threads.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Integrations
Built-in payment processor options include PayPal, credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with add-ons available for custom processors.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Security
Security features include two-factor authentication, automatic account lockouts, CAPTCHA integrations, one-way password hashing, and input filtering.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Support
The Cloud Starter and Standard plans list lifetime support, while Business lists lifetime priority support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Headquarters
London, England, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · xenforo.com
Company
The site's footer identifies the company as XenForo Ltd. and displays a 2010–2026 copyright notice.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Cloud data ownership
XenForo says Cloud customers own their content and data and can receive a complete copy at no cost if they cancel.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Cloud limits
Starter, Standard, and Business plans have specified storage allowances, and persistent overages in page views or storage can trigger an automatic upgrade after notification.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Cloud security
XenForo Cloud includes SSL and DDoS protection, and the company says backups are stored on off-site EU servers for GDPR compliance purposes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Content tools
The editor supports Markdown and BB code, media embeds, link previews, drag-and-drop attachments, and custom BB code tags.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Developer platform
XenForo includes a REST API and an add-on framework for integrating external applications and extending its functionality.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Discussion formats
Forums support question-and-answer threads, suggestion threads, and article authoring and display.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Moderation
Staff can edit content in place, moderate items in bulk, review an approval queue, and handle user reports.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
Self-hosted terms
The self-hosted license grants lifetime use and includes one year of access to support and software updates; hosting and management are not included.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com

Plans and prices

XenForo Cloud Starter $60 a month $60/ month; $648/ year ($54 month) 400K monthly page views · 50GB data storage · unlimited members and staff · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
XenForo Cloud Standard $100 a month $100/ month; $1,080/ year ($90 month) 1M monthly page views · 100GB data storage · unlimited members and staff · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
XenForo Self-hosted $195, paid once $195 license Software license only · use your existing infrastructure · no limits · no monthly fee · one year of support and software updates included Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
XenForo Cloud Business $250 a month $250/ month; $2,700/ year ($225 month) 4M monthly page views · 240GB data storage · unlimited members and staff · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com
XenForo Cloud Enterprise Priced on request Contact us for pricing 5M+ monthly page views · unlimited data storage · unlimited members and staff · live online support · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security Read 9 Oct 2026 · xenforo.com

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