phpBB — Forum (Open Source)

phpBB is an open-source Forum solution from phpBB. Compare it against 7 other Forum tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is phpBB?

phpBB is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under Forum and published by phpBB. Buyers typically evaluate phpBB when they need a dependable Forum option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

• Category: Forum
• Brand: phpBB
• License: Open Source

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