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VisitDEV Community vs Forumbee
What both publish
| Fact | DEV Community | Forumbee |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | New York, NY, United States | United States |
| Notable news | DEV++ launched on August 29, 2024 with an early-bird price of $8 per month. | A YesPress profile dated August 6, 2026 describes Forumbee as a bootstrapped community-software company founded in 2012 by Chris Greener. |
| Privacy | DEV’s privacy policy says it does not directly collect or store payment card information entered through its services. | Forumbee says clients retain ownership of submitted customer data and that it does not sell or rent personal information. |
DEV Community plans
- FreeFree
- Free ForeverFree
- DEV++ Early-bird$8 a month
Forumbee plans
- Premium$250 a month
- Enterprise$750 a month
- Additional Admin Users$50 a month
- Additional Members$100 a month
- Professional Services$200 a month
- Personalized Training$300, paid once
Pick DEV Community if…
DEV suits developers looking to publish technical writing, take part in discussion, or follow other authors. Organizations can use its branded profiles and contributor features.
Pick Forumbee if…
Forumbee suits teams creating support communities, employee spaces, or searchable customer knowledge bases. It also fits organizations needing moderation, ideation, analytics, and private areas in a web service.