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

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