MyBB
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VisitMyBB vs NodeBB
What both publish
| Fact | MyBB | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | The Admin Control Panel organizes forum configuration, content, users, appearance, and maintenance into six sections. | Administrators can create unlimited administrator and moderator accounts and set permissions for each. |
| Founded | 2002 | 2014 |
| Support | Support resources include documentation, community forums, and a Discord server; the documentation says community forum support is free and available to anyone using MyBB. | Paid hosting plans list priority support, and NodeBB also points users to its community support forum. |
MyBB plans
- MyBBFree
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 MyBB if…
It suits people hosting a community discussion forum who can provide a web host and required PHP environment. Administrators needing plugins, themes, moderation, and private messaging can use its built-in systems.
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.