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Flarum vs NodeBB

Flarum logo
FlarumCommunity Forum Software
Free open sourcePublished price
NodeBB logo
NodeBBCommunity Forum Software
From $20 / moPublished price
Flarum logo
Flarum
Community Forum Software

Forums made simple. Beautiful, fast, and free.

NodeBB logo
NodeBB
Community Forum Software

A better forum platform for the modern web.

Overview
CategoryCommunity Forum SoftwareCommunity Forum Software
What it isOpen-source forum software designed for simplicity with real-time discussion, tags, mentions, and a rich extension ecosystem.Open source community forum platform built on Node.js used by companies and projects for modern discussions.
Pricing
Published priceFree open source
Flarum is free, open-source forum software. The project does not sell a paid SaaS plan or publish a numeric commercial price; hosting and third-party services are separate.
From $20 / mo
Open-source (GPLv3) and free to self-host. Managed hosting starts at Starter $20/mo (50,000 pageviews, 5GB), Hamlet $100/mo, Village $250/mo, and City $750/mo; Enterprise is custo…
Pricing modelFreeTiered plans
Free optionsFree plan · Free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20142013
Team size1-10 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersRemoteToronto, Canada

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