Flarum is a simple, fast discussion forum software for building online communities, built on PHP with an extensible architecture.
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Best open-source alternatives to phpBB (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to phpBB? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| flarum/flarum | ★ 16.4K | MIT | 12 days ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to phpBB?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to phpBB on Repolode are flarum.
- Which phpBB alternative should I choose?
- flarum has the most GitHub stars and is released under MIT. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.