Flarum
6.1#8 in discussion forum softwareWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
VisitFlarum vs WoltLab Suite
WoltLab Suite
6.5#4 in discussion forum softwareFrom €431.40 a yearWebExtensionSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Flarum | WoltLab Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2001 |
| Migration | The installation guide says there are no official importers and lists several unofficial community importers without guaranteeing they work or offering support for them. | The product has a built-in importer for community content, and WoltLab offers to handle migrations on request. |
| Product | Flarum is free, open-source forum software for running a discussion community on a website. | WoltLab Suite is community and forum software for brands, businesses, and communities. |
| Security | Flarum says it is built on Laravel with security best practices and recommends keeping the core updated. | The product describes user permissions, one-way password storage, optional multi-factor authentication, and SSL/TLS support. |
| Support | Flarum directs users with questions to its community forum, where users can get help with their instances. | Cloud plans include official ticket support; higher plans add extra support seats, priority processing, or video conference training. |
Flarum plans
No prices published.
WoltLab Suite plans
- Starter (monthly)€39.95 a month
- Professional (monthly)€79.95 a month
- Self-Hosted License€129.99, paid once
- Business (monthly)€249.95 a month
- Starter (annual)€431.40 a year
- Professional (annual)€863.40 a year
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 WoltLab Suite if…
WoltLab Suite suits organizations and communities that need forums plus structured content apps. It supports both managed cloud hosting and self-hosted installations.