Lobsters vs XenForo
| Lobsters | XenForo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $60/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | api, self-hosted, Web |
| Moderation tools | advanced | — |
| Direct messaging | Yes | — |
| Mobile apps | web app | — |
| Free plan | — | No |
| Custom domain | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Online Community Platforms. On Everything Xiaomi, Lobsters scores higher on our published basis.