BuddyPress
6.4#16 in community building platformsFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitBuddyPress vs HumHub
What both publish
| Fact | BuddyPress | HumHub |
|---|---|---|
| Event hosting | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | BuddyPress can be extended with WordPress.org plugins, and the project points developers to its plugin developer documentation and supported add-ons. | Listed module integrations include OnlyOffice, Collabora Online, LDAP, SAML SSO, and a RESTful API. |
| Mobile apps | none | both |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | BuddyPress adds social networking features to WordPress sites so people with shared interests can connect and communicate. | HumHub is an open-source intranet and collaboration platform for communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. |
| Support | The project provides a community support forum for questions and troubleshooting. | Community Edition support is through the community and GitHub, Professional support uses email/helpdesk, and Enterprise includes a dedicated Customer Success Manager. |
| Use cases | The project describes uses including campus networks, company communication tools, niche social networks, and networks for products. | The maker describes HumHub for company intranets, knowledge bases, project hubs, and customer or partner communities. |
BuddyPress plans
- BuddyPressFree
HumHub plans
- Community EditionFree
- Professional Edition€144 a month
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
Pick BuddyPress if…
BuddyPress suits site owners building a WordPress-based community for a campus, company, niche interest, or product. It is for self-hosted sites that can meet its listed server requirements.
Pick HumHub if…
HumHub suits organizations from small teams and nonprofits to large enterprises that need an intranet or collaboration space. It offers both self-hosting and managed SaaS options.