NodeBB
8.4#6 in community platformsFrom $20 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitNodeBB vs vBulletin
What both publish
| Fact | NodeBB | vBulletin |
|---|---|---|
| Product | NodeBB is a community discussion platform for forums and online communities. | vBulletin is forum and community publishing software. |
| Security | NodeBB operates a bug bounty program, but eligible testing is limited to try.nodebb.org and third-party plugins are excluded. | The manual says post requests are restricted to the site's domain unless other referrers are added to a whitelist. |
| Support | Paid hosting plans list priority support, and NodeBB also points users to its community support forum. | The vBulletin 6 license announcement includes one month of ticket support and says the average ticket is answered within 24 hours. |
NodeBB plans
- Starter$20 a month
- Hamlet$100 a month
- Village$250 a month
- City$750 a month
- Self-hostedFree
- Enterprise SolutionsPriced on request
vBulletin plans
- vBulletin Cloud$14.99 a month
- vBulletin 6 license$179, paid once
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 vBulletin if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.