MyBB vs phpBB
| MyBB | phpBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Moderation tools | advanced | advanced |
| Direct messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Private groups | — | Yes |
| Mobile apps | — | web app |
Both are listed in Best Online Community Platforms. On Everything Xiaomi, phpBB scores higher on our published basis.