Heartbeat vs phpBB
| Heartbeat | phpBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $19/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS | self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 49 /mo | — |
| Member limit | 350 members | — |
| Custom domain | Yes | — |
| Moderation tools | — | advanced |
| Private groups | — | Yes |
| Direct messaging | — | Yes |
| Mobile apps | — | web app |
Both are listed in Best Online Community Platforms. On Specifiction, Heartbeat scores higher on our published basis.