No. 54 of 54 ·Online Community Platforms

XenForo

Name: XenForo
Price: 60 USD

Web · Self-hosted · API · paid plans from $60/mo

Freedom report

No signalScore 4.7

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

XenForo is ranked #54 of 54 in online community platforms on Freedom251. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web. There is no free plan. Paid plans start at $60/mo.

XenForo plans and pricing

All plans

XenForo Cloud Starter $60/mo $60/ month; $648/ year ($54 month) 400K monthly page views · 50GB data storage · unlimited members and staff · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security xenforo.com · 9 Oct 2026

XenForo Cloud Standard $100/mo $100/ month; $1,080/ year ($90 month) 1M monthly page views · 100GB data storage · unlimited members and staff · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security xenforo.com · 9 Oct 2026

XenForo Self-hosted $195 once $195 license Software license only · use your existing infrastructure · no limits · no monthly fee · one year of support and software updates included xenforo.com · 9 Oct 2026

XenForo Cloud Business $250/mo $250/ month; $2,700/ year ($225 month) 4M monthly page views · 240GB data storage · unlimited members and staff · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security xenforo.com · 9 Oct 2026

XenForo Cloud Enterprise Not published Contact us for pricing 5M+ monthly page views · unlimited data storage · unlimited members and staff · live online support · fully managed · daily backups · DDoS protection · SSL security xenforo.com · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on online community platforms

Free plan: No
Community visibility: mixed
Custom domain: Yes
Moderation tools: Yes
Community analytics: Yes

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The record

Purpose: XenForo is a community platform whose primary application is a forum system for creating and replying to discussion threads.
Discussion formats: Forums support question-and-answer threads, suggestion threads, and article authoring and display.
Content tools: The editor supports Markdown and BB code, media embeds, link previews, drag-and-drop attachments, and custom BB code tags.
Moderation: Staff can edit content in place, moderate items in bulk, review an approval queue, and handle user reports.
Integrations: Built-in payment processor options include PayPal, credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with add-ons available for custom processors.
Developer platform: XenForo includes a REST API and an add-on framework for integrating external applications and extending its functionality.
Security: Security features include two-factor authentication, automatic account lockouts, CAPTCHA integrations, one-way password hashing, and input filtering.
Cloud security: XenForo Cloud includes SSL and DDoS protection, and the company says backups are stored on off-site EU servers for GDPR compliance purposes.
Cloud data ownership: XenForo says Cloud customers own their content and data and can receive a complete copy at no cost if they cancel.
Cloud limits: Starter, Standard, and Business plans have specified storage allowances, and persistent overages in page views or storage can trigger an automatic upgrade after notification.
Self-hosted terms: The self-hosted license grants lifetime use and includes one year of access to support and software updates; hosting and management are not included.
Support: The Cloud Starter and Standard plans list lifetime support, while Business lists lifetime priority support.
Company: The site's footer identifies the company as XenForo Ltd. and displays a 2010–2026 copyright notice.
Headquarters: London, England, United Kingdom
Price from: $60/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Online Community Platforms in 2026#54 of 54
Best Customer Community Software in 2026#34 of 37

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Sources

xenforo.com/features/discussion/· checked 9 Oct 2026
xenforo.com/features/content/· checked 9 Oct 2026
xenforo.com/features/moderation/· checked 9 Oct 2026
xenforo.com/features/monetization/· checked 9 Oct 2026
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