HumHub
7.8#1 in community building platformsFrom €144 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHumHub vs NodeBB
What both publish
| Fact | HumHub | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | HumHub says it serves organizations of any size, including small teams, nonprofits, and large enterprises. | NodeBB describes forums as useful for brand communities and product support boards. |
| Company | HumHub GmbH & Co. KG lists its address in Munich, Germany. | NodeBB says it was founded in 2014 by three developers and identifies the company as NodeBB, Inc. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Private spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Community Edition support is through the community and GitHub, Professional support uses email/helpdesk, and Enterprise includes a dedicated Customer Success Manager. | Paid hosting plans list priority support, and NodeBB also points users to its community support forum. |
HumHub plans
- Community EditionFree
- Professional Edition€144 a month
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
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 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 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.