MyBB
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VisitMyBB vs ProBoards
What both publish
| Fact | MyBB | ProBoards |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | MyBB includes a plugin system and built-in template and theme editor, with community plugins and themes available. | Forum owners can choose from a theme library and add user-submitted plugins from a plugin library. |
| Founded | 2002 | 2000 |
| Hosting | A web host is required to run a MyBB forum. | The service is cloud hosted and managed, with no software download or installation required. |
| Purpose | MyBB is free, open source forum software for building online communities. | ProBoards provides hosted internet forums where visitors can discuss topics through posted messages. |
| 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. | ProBoards advertises 24/7 support through its member support forum and help guide. |
MyBB plans
- MyBBFree
ProBoards plans
- ProBoards free forum hostingFree
- Ad-Free (recurring subscription)$6 a month
- Ad-Free (month-to-month)$8 a month
- Change Forum URL$9.99, paid once
- Custom Domain Name$19.99 a year
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 ProBoards if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.