Forumbee vs Simple Machines Forum
Forumbee
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| Figure | Forumbee | Simple Machines Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · Forum Software | 9.1 (#1) | 7.2 (#14) |
| Security | Forumbee says its safeguards include encryption in transit, access controls, monitoring, and secure storage practices. | SMF 2.1 upgrades password hashing to bcrypt and uses unique form tokens to help prevent CSRF attacks. |
| Support | The Premium plan includes email support, while the Enterprise plan includes a dedicated success manager with an annual subscription. | The support site directs users to FAQs, community forum search, community questions, and the online manual. |
Plans
Forumbee
- Premium$250 a month
- Enterprise$750 a month
- Additional Admin Users$50 a month
- Additional Members$100 a month
- Professional Services$200 a month
- Personalized Training$300, paid once
- Assisted Account Setup Package$1,500, paid once
- Custom Theme Package$3,500, paid once
- Gamification Module$4,200 a year
- Custom PlanPriced on request
In their own words
Simple Machines Forum
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