MyBB vs Simple Machines Forum
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| Figure | MyBB | Simple Machines Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Forum Software | 7.7 (#11) | 7.2 (#14) |
| Customization | MyBB includes a plugin system and built-in template and theme editor, with community plugins and themes available. | SMF 2.1 includes hooks and management controls to enable or disable integration hooks. |
| Support | Support resources include documentation, community forums, and a Discord server; the documentation says community forum support is free and available to anyone using MyBB. | The support site directs users to FAQs, community forum search, community questions, and the online manual. |
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