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| Fact | bbPress | Forumbee |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| License | bbPress is released under GNU GPLv2 or later. | The terms retain Forumbee intellectual-property rights and grant customers service access, indicating proprietary software rather than an open-source license. |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
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