ElkArte is a modern, powerful community building forum software. It is completely free to use and is licensed with an open source BSD-3 clause license.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
MyBB Alternatives
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Forem is open source software for building modern and independent communities for your developers, peers, customers, users. Forem is already powering communities that serve over 10 million monthly unique visitors.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Linux
- Online
- Self-Hosted
United States
FluxBB is a fast, light, user-friendly forum application for your website. FluxBB was designed as a lighter, faster alternative to some of the traditional feature heavy forum applications. It is easy to use and has a proven track record of stability and security making it an...
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
Plush is the most polished, user-friendly forum experience ever, featuring real-time discussions, beautiful design, an integrated blog, member directory, private messaging, paid subscriptions and a world-class mobile experience.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
United Kingdom
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52 Thredded alternativesFeature-rich and lightning fast forums. Works standalone or as a Rails engine. Markdown by default, with plugins for code highlighting, KaTeX math, and BBCode. No JavaScript required. Easy deployment on Heroku or with Ansible.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
Platform for creating free private forums on a subdomain and cloud hosted software developed and maintained by ArmorForums. Free hosting services for forum websites and full control over settings, users, content and more.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
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PunBB is a fast and lightweight PHP-powered discussion board. It is released under the GNU General Public License.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
miniBB is a standalone, open source program for building your own Internet forum. If you want a lite, simple and stable message board attached to your existing website at the very high integration level, which may include the full customization of the layout to the look of your...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- Global
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Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
Phorum is open source forum software with a penchant for speed. Phorum's very flexible hook and module system can satisfy every web master's needs.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
+2
ForumWP is the best forum plugin for WordPress. Use ForumWP to add a forum to your website and create an online community.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Open Source
Platforms
- Online
+1
AsmBB is high performance web forum software, written entirely in assembly language. It is very lightweight, but provides decent set of features and ultimate performance.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
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