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HumHub vs NodeBB
Both stand on community platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
HumHub offers a broad set of collaboration features with a choice between self-hosting and managed SaaS. The free Community Edition is self-hosted; managed Professional hosting is listed at €144 a month for up to 100 users.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
NodeBB covers community discussions, moderation, integrations, and extensions, with a free self-hosted option and paid hosting from $20/mo. Consider its bundled search limits and the potential data collection of third-party plugins and themes.
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| HumHub | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional Edition: €144 a month | Starter: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | HumHub | NodeBB |
| Website | humhub.com | nodebb.org |
| On community platforms | #8 of 126 | #4 of 126 |
HumHub: what it does well
- More than 80 optional modules are available.
- Includes granular permissions and full-text search.
- Can be self-hosted or run as managed SaaS.
- Community Edition includes free upgrades.
- Responsive across smartphones, tablets and desktop devices.
What to know first
- Professional pricing shown covers up to 100 users.
- Networks with 1,000 or more users need a custom quote.
- Community Edition support is through the community and GitHub.
NodeBB: what it does well
- Members can post using a visual editor or Markdown.
- Includes real-time chat and activity notifications.
- Administrators can create unlimited admin and moderator accounts.
- More than 500 plugins and themes are available.
- Self-hosted software is free under GPLv3.
What to know first
- Basic full-text search uses the bundled database engine.
- Solr and Elasticsearch require third-party plugins.
- Third-party plugins and themes may collect data outside its DPA.
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