phpBB vs WoltLab Suite
phpBB
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WoltLab Suite
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| Figure | phpBB | WoltLab Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €35.95/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Forum Software | 7.5 (#13) | 7.6 (#12) |
| Spec score · Online Community Platforms | 7.4 (#44) | 7.6 (#35) |
| Extensions | The official support site directs users to separate sections for help with extensions and styles. | A plugin system lets administrators add functions, with plugin installation, updates, and removal handled through the administration interface. |
| Founded | 2000 | 2001 |
| Support | Support resources include documentation, knowledge base articles, community support forums, and limited-support Discord and IRC chats. | Cloud plans include official ticket support; higher plans add extra support seats, priority processing, or video conference training. |
Plans
WoltLab Suite
- Starter (monthly)€39.95 a month
- Professional (monthly)€79.95 a month
- Self-Hosted License€129.99, paid once
- Business (monthly)€249.95 a month
- Starter (annual)€431.40 a year
- Professional (annual)€863.40 a year
- Business (annual)€2,699.40 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
WoltLab Suite
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