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AsmBB vs NodeBB: catalog facts
AsmBB	NodeBB
Free Free and open source under the EUPL-1.2.	Freemium Free to self-host; managed hosting is a paid monthly plan.
Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Very small resource footprint Single SQLite database, no separate database server	Self-hosted open-source edition Mobile-ready interface
Small community and few extensions compared with mainstream forums Documentation lives mainly in forum threads	Self-hosting requires Node.js and server maintenance Hosted plans cost money after the trial
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: EUPL-1.2	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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