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