Flarum
6.1#8 in discussion forum softwareWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
VisitFlarum vs NodeBB
What both publish
| Fact | Flarum | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2014 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Flarum is free, open-source forum software for running a discussion community on a website. | NodeBB is a community discussion platform for forums and online communities. |
| Security | Flarum says it is built on Laravel with security best practices and recommends keeping the core updated. | NodeBB operates a bug bounty program, but eligible testing is limited to try.nodebb.org and third-party plugins are excluded. |
| Support | Flarum directs users with questions to its community forum, where users can get help with their instances. | Paid hosting plans list priority support, and NodeBB also points users to its community support forum. |
Flarum plans
No prices published.
NodeBB plans
- Starter$20 a month
- Hamlet$100 a month
- Village$250 a month
- City$750 a month
- Self-hostedFree
- Enterprise SolutionsPriced on request
Pick Flarum if…
Flarum suits people creating a discussion forum for a website, from a small hobby community to a large enterprise forum. It is a fit for administrators who can meet its self-hosting requirements or use its web option.
Pick NodeBB if…
NodeBB may suit organizations creating member forums, brand communities, or product support boards. It offers both hosted plans and free self-hosting, with installation options across several operating systems and cloud deployment.