Open Social vs phpBB
| Open Social | phpBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web | self-hosted, Web |
| Private groups | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | native apps | web app |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Moderation tools | — | advanced |
| Direct messaging | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Online Community Platforms. On Freedom251, Open Social scores higher on our published basis.