HumHub
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What both publish
| Fact | HumHub | Lobsters |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | HumHub can be self-hosted on an organization's infrastructure or run as managed SaaS hosted on European servers. | The site says it is hosted on two DigitalOcean VPSs and uses restic for backups to Backblaze B2. |
| Mobile access | The maker says HumHub is responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktop devices. | Responsive design supports smaller screens without requiring a separate mobile site or app. |
| Purpose | HumHub is an open-source intranet and collaboration platform for communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. | Lobsters is a computing-focused community centered around link aggregation and discussion. |
| Support | Community Edition support is through the community and GitHub, Professional support uses email/helpdesk, and Enterprise includes a dedicated Customer Success Manager. | The site administrator directs users with support issues to contact him or another moderator. |
HumHub plans
- Community EditionFree
- Professional Edition€144 a month
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
Lobsters plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick Lobsters if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.