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Hummz vs WP Discussion Board
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 Web
Hummz combines membership, messaging, learning, commerce, and operations in one web platform. Its free tier is limited to 100 members, and payment-gateway and usage requirements should be considered.
Visit Hummz Free plan Self-hostedWeb
WP Discussion Board adds forum functions directly to WordPress, with a free one-board edition and broader Pro organization tools. Choose a paid yearly or lifetime plan when site count or discussion features exceed the free limits.
Visit WP Discussion BoardThe facts
| Hummz | WP Discussion Board | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | For Sellers & Retailers: $103 a month | Standard — yearly: $49 a year |
| Plans published | 13 | 10 |
| Maker | Hummz | Not published |
| Website | hummz.com | wpdiscussionboard.com |
| On community platforms | #51 of 126 | #47 of 126 |
Hummz: what it does well
- Free tier supports up to 100 members
- Twenty-three modules cover six operating areas
- Unified profiles combine activity across modules
- Cross-module automation requires no code or Zapier
- Contacts, members, and team seats are unlimited
What to know first
- Customers must bring their own payment gateway
- Usage charges can apply to sends and storage
- Paid plans start at $103 a month
WP Discussion Board: what it does well
- Free version available free of charge
- Role-based access restrictions in free and Pro
- Anti-spam and new-topic moderation
- Pro supports unlimited boards and categories
- Works with any WordPress theme
What to know first
- Free version limited to one board
- Registration approval requires Pro
- Paid support comes with paid licenses
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