ProBoards vs Simple Machines Forum
ProBoards
proboards.orgSimple Machines Forum
simplemachines.orgSide by side
| Figure | ProBoards | Simple Machines Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.67/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Forum Software | 7.9 (#8) | 7.2 (#14) |
| Customization | Forum owners can choose from a theme library and add user-submitted plugins from a plugin library. | SMF 2.1 includes hooks and management controls to enable or disable integration hooks. |
| Support | ProBoards advertises 24/7 support through its member support forum and help guide. | The support site directs users to FAQs, community forum search, community questions, and the online manual. |
Plans
ProBoards
- ProBoards free forum hostingFree
- Ad-Free (recurring subscription)$6 a month
- Ad-Free (month-to-month)$8 a month
- Change Forum URL$9.99, paid once
- Custom Domain Name$19.99 a year
In their own words
Simple Machines Forum
Simple Machines Forum has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.