Side by side
Discourse vs ProBoards
Both stand on forum software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hosted
Discourse offers self-hosting and managed plans, with a free option and paid hosting from $100/mo. Compare staff seats, storage, and page-view allowances with the needs of your community.
Visit Discourse Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit ProBoards The facts
| Discourse | ProBoards | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $100 a month | Custom Domain Name: $19.99 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | Discourse | Not published |
| Website | discourse.org | proboards.org |
| On forum software | #3 of 20 | #7 of 20 |
Discourse: what it does well
- Free plan has unlimited members.
- Users can self-host or choose managed hosting.
- Communities can use custom domains and private spaces.
- Paid plans offer a 14-day trial.
- Users can export community data.
What to know first
- Free plan has two staff seats.
- Free plan provides 5GB of upload storage.
- Pro costs $100/mo.
- Enterprise pricing is custom.
ProBoards: what it does well
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