DEV Community vs vBulletin
| DEV Community | vBulletin | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Moderation tools | standard | advanced |
| Direct messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | native apps | web app |
| Private groups | — | Yes |
| Custom domain | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Online Community Platforms. On Samsung Mobile US Press, DEV Community scores higher on our published basis.