phpBB vs NodeBB

Is NodeBB a good alternative to phpBB? Here’s what you need to know.

NodeBB

Free

Modern forum platform built on Node.js. Real-time features.

NodeBB is a next-generation forum platform built on Node.js with real-time streaming discussions. Social features, powerful moderation tools, and integrations with WordPress, Slack, and more. Themes and plugins ecosystem.

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Why switch from phpBB?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

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