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phpBB
Free and open-source forum software.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- cm0zg8j6i000au5torrmovier
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Circle.so.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $148/mo ($1,776/yr) in subscriptions
phpBB FAQ
Common questions
Is phpBB free and open source?+
phpBB is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zg8j6i000au5torrmovier that runs on self-host. Free and open-source forum software.
What paid software does phpBB replace?+
phpBB serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Circle.so, Tribe Community, saving up to $148/month ($1,776/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up phpBB?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with phpBB?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Circle.so.