Question2Answer vs XenForo
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| Figure | Question2Answer | XenForo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $60/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Discussion Forum Software | 7.5 (#8) | 7.1 (#9) |
| Spec score · Online Community Platforms | 7.3 (#46) | 7.1 (#48) |
| Integrations | Question2Answer offers out-of-the-box WordPress and Joomla integration, and custom single sign-on support for other sites. | Built-in payment processor options include PayPal, credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with add-ons available for custom processors. |
| Security | The documentation says Q2A checks or escapes user input to prevent SQL injection, cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery and form spoofing attacks. | Security features include two-factor authentication, automatic account lockouts, CAPTCHA integrations, one-way password hashing, and input filtering. |
| Support | The service page says the Question2Answer Q&A site provides free community support and lists a Discord channel for chatting about Q2A. | The Cloud Starter and Standard plans list lifetime support, while Business lists lifetime priority support. |
Plans
XenForo
- XenForo Cloud Starter$60 a month
- XenForo Cloud Standard$100 a month
- XenForo Self-hosted$195, paid once
- XenForo Cloud Business$250 a month
- XenForo Cloud EnterprisePriced on request
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