NodeBB
8.4#6 in community platformsFrom $20 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitNodeBB vs XenForo
What both publish
| Fact | NodeBB | XenForo |
|---|---|---|
| Company | NodeBB says it was founded in 2014 by three developers and identifies the company as NodeBB, Inc. | The site's footer identifies the company as XenForo Ltd. and displays a 2010–2026 copyright notice. |
| Security | NodeBB operates a bug bounty program, but eligible testing is limited to try.nodebb.org and third-party plugins are excluded. | Security features include two-factor authentication, automatic account lockouts, CAPTCHA integrations, one-way password hashing, and input filtering. |
| Support | Paid hosting plans list priority support, and NodeBB also points users to its community support forum. | The Cloud Starter and Standard plans list lifetime support, while Business lists lifetime priority support. |
NodeBB plans
- Starter$20 a month
- Hamlet$100 a month
- Village$250 a month
- City$750 a month
- Self-hostedFree
- Enterprise SolutionsPriced on request
XenForo plans
- XenForo Cloud Starter$60 a month
- XenForo Cloud Standard$100 a month
- XenForo Self-hosted$195, paid once
- XenForo Cloud Business$250 a month
- XenForo Cloud EnterprisePriced on request
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 XenForo if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.