NodeBB
8.4#6 in community platformsFrom $20 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitNodeBB vs phpBB
What both publish
| Fact | NodeBB | phpBB |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Administrators can create unlimited administrator and moderator accounts and set permissions for each. | The administration panel lets users customize features without directly editing code. |
| Extensions | The product page says more than 500 plugins and themes can be installed from the control panel. | The official support site directs users to separate sections for help with extensions and styles. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2000 |
| Support | Paid hosting plans list priority support, and NodeBB also points users to its community support forum. | Support resources include documentation, knowledge base articles, community support forums, and limited-support Discord and IRC chats. |
NodeBB plans
- Starter$20 a month
- Hamlet$100 a month
- Village$250 a month
- City$750 a month
- Self-hostedFree
- Enterprise SolutionsPriced on request
phpBB plans
- phpBBFree
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.
Pick phpBB if…
phpBB suits people who want to run and customize an online forum and can provide a PHP web server and supported SQL database. It can also suit communities needing language packs or styles for desktop and mobile browser use.