# Flarum vs Mighty Networks

| Attribute | Flarum | Mighty Networks |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.5 (24% (low)) | 47.1 (74% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 6,758 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A free, open-source discussion platform for building and managing online communities. Scales from small hobby groups to large enterprises, with extensive customization through extensions. It is indexed under Community Platforms.","source":"https://flarum.org","question":"What is Flarum?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Flarum is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://flarum.org","question":"Is Flarum free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Flarum. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://flarum.org","question":"What platforms does Flarum support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Flarum can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://flarum.org","question":"Can Flarum be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Flarum is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/flarum/framework","question":"Is Flarum open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Flarum is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the Netherlands.","source":"https://flarum.org","question":"Where is Flarum available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Mighty Networks enables creators and brands to build engaged member communities with built-in tools for content delivery, live events, courses, subscriptions, and member interaction across web and mobile apps. It is indexed under Community Platforms.","source":"https://www.mightynetworks.com/pricing","question":"What is Mighty Networks?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Mighty Networks offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Launch, Scale, Growth and Mighty Pro. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.mightynetworks.com/pricing","question":"Is Mighty Networks free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Mighty Networks supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.mightynetworks.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Mighty Networks support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Mighty Networks, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.mightynetworks.com/pricing","question":"Can Mighty Networks be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Mighty Networks, including Zoom, Kit, Delphi, Zapier, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel and TikTok Pixel. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.mightynetworks.com/pricing","question":"What does Mighty Networks integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for Mighty Networks. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Mighty Networks not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.mightynetworks.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Mighty Networks have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Mighty Networks is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.mightynetworks.com/pricing","question":"Where is Mighty Networks available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A customizable forum platform designed for hosting community discussions with built-in moderation tools and permission management features. | Mighty Networks enables creators and brands to build engaged member communities with built-in tools for content delivery, live events, courses, subscriptions, and member interaction across web and mobile apps. |
| features.capabilities | `{"custom_css_and_html_theme_editing":true}` | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"monthly_subscription_tiered","deployment_model":"creator_cloud_saas","native_live_video_streaming":true,"custom_css_and_html_theme_editing":false,"mobile_app_ios_android_deployment":true,"event_calendar_and_rsvp_management":true,"salesforce_hubspot_crm_contact_sync":false,"gamification_badges_and_leaderboards":true,"custom_domain_cname_and_white_labeling":true,"native_paywalls_and_paid_subscriptions":true,"white_label_custom_domain_and_branding":true,"native_video_hosting_bandwidth_included":true,"member_directory_and_direct_messaging_dm":true,"email_marketing_and_funnel_builder_native":false,"drip_content_scheduling_unlocking_over_time":false,"native_community_forum_and_discussion_boards":true,"student_quizzes_assessments_and_certificates":true,"cohort_based_live_class_enforcement_zoom_sync":true,"integrated_checkout_and_payment_gateway_stripe":true,"affiliate_marketing_program_for_student_referrals":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 6 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Kit"},{"name":"Delphi"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Meta Pixel"},{"name":"TikTok Pixel"},{"name":"Stripe","native":true,"category":"payments","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Apple Pay","native":true,"category":"payments","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Pay","native":true,"category":"payments","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| language.primary | PHP | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"NL","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://flarum.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:53:42.126Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Launch","summary":"$79/month","features":["Community building and customization","Courses and events","Paid memberships and one-time payments","Member management","Zoom integration","Zapier integration","Google Analytics integration","Basic automations"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Entry-level plan for launching a paid community","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Scale","summary":"For scaling beyond $500/month","features":["Everything in Launch","Member video uploads","Custom domain","Space branding customization","Cohort-based courses","Automated badges and certifications","Member referral program","Third-party integrations"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Advanced plan for scaling beyond initial membership earnings","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Mighty Pro","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Custom branded iOS and Android apps","Full community management services","Exclusive data access","Dedicated community strategist","Custom branded payment processing"],"description":"Enterprise offering with custom branded mobile apps and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $79/month. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.mightynetworks.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T21:42:48.778Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":79,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":79,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 10 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0","date":"2026-10-09T18:13:52Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.20","date":"2026-09-17T12:12:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.8","date":"2026-08-27T20:32:46Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-rc.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.7","date":"2026-08-24T21:29:10Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-rc.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.6","date":"2026-08-23T20:42:33Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-rc.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.19","date":"2026-08-13T18:46:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.18","date":"2026-08-10T09:32:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.5","date":"2026-07-08T16:08:08Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-rc.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.4","date":"2026-06-18T12:01:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-rc.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.17","date":"2026-06-16T08:58:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.3","date":"2026-06-09T18:54:17Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-rc.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.2","date":"2026-06-01T18:15:57Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-rc.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.1","date":"2026-04-20T11:11:00Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.16","date":"2026-04-18T21:05:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.15","date":"2026-04-10T19:03:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-beta.8","date":"2026-03-23T08:28:38Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-beta.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.14","date":"2026-03-09T11:35:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.13","date":"2026-02-09T12:02:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-beta.6","date":"2026-01-30T09:45:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-beta.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.12","date":"2026-01-07T19:30:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.12"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fflarum%2Fframework&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Community Platforms)

| Capability | Flarum | Mighty Networks |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Gamification badges and leaderboards | - | ✓ |
| Native live video streaming | - | ✓ |
| Native paywalls and paid subscriptions | - | ✓ |
| Event calendar and rsvp management | - | ✓ |
| Member directory and direct messaging dm | - | ✓ |
| Custom domain cname and white labeling | - | ✓ |
| Custom css and html theme editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Salesforce hubspot CRM contact sync | - | ✗ |
| Mobile app ios android deployment | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✗ |
| Pricing model | - | Monthly subscription tiered |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T17:47:45.384Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*