Discourse
7.9#18 in community platformsFrom $100 a monthFree planSelf-hosted
VisitDiscourse vs phpBB
What both publish
| Fact | Discourse | phpBB |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 2000 |
Discourse plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$100 a month
- Business$500 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Free planFree
phpBB plans
- phpBBFree
Pick Discourse if…
Discourse suits organizations and groups that need a hosted or self-managed discussion community, including those looking for private spaces or moderation tools. Its plan options cover projects with different staff-seat and support needs.
Pick phpBB if…
phpBB suits people who want to run and customize an online forum and can provide a PHP web server and supported SQL database. It can also suit communities needing language packs or styles for desktop and mobile browser use.