# Misago vs XenForo

| Attribute | Misago | XenForo |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 46.5 (38% (low)) | 45.5 (4% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 16 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 3 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 2,779 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Misago is forum software designed for community engagement that can be deployed on your own infrastructure, with built-in authentication options including OAuth and SSO. It is indexed under Forum Software.","source":"https://misago-project.org","question":"What is Misago?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Misago. 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://misago-project.org","question":"What platforms does Misago support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Misago can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://misago-project.org","question":"Can Misago be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Misago, including GitHub, OAuth 2.0 and SSO. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://misago-project.org","question":"What does Misago integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Misago. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Misago not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://misago-project.org/privacy-policy/","question":"What security certifications does Misago have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. Misago is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago","question":"Is Misago open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"XenForo is a platform for creating and managing online communities where customers can discuss, provide peer support, and share user-generated content. It offers both self-hosted and cloud-hosted deployment options with privacy-first design and built-in security features. It is indexed under Forum Software.","source":"https://xenforo.com","question":"What is XenForo?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"XenForo supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://xenforo.com","question":"What platforms does XenForo support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. XenForo can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://xenforo.com","question":"Can XenForo be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for XenForo, including reCAPTCHA, hCaptcha and Authy. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://xenforo.com","question":"What does XenForo integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source forum application with user accounts, content moderation, customizable permissions, and multiple authentication options for building and managing online communities. | XenForo is a forum platform that provides built-in media management, resource organization, and search capabilities. The platform can be extended through add-ons and APIs to support community discussions and user-generated content. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","deployment_model":"self_hosted_oss","bbcode_legacy_parsing_support":true,"oauth_saml_sso_authentication":true,"markdown_editor_parsing_support":true}` | - |
| integrations.count | 7 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"OAuth 2.0"},{"name":"SSO"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true},{"name":"Google","native":true},{"name":"Steam","native":true},{"name":"Blizzard.net","native":true},{"name":"ReCAPTCHA","native":true},{"name":"Stop Forum Spam","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"reCAPTCHA"},{"name":"hCaptcha"},{"name":"Authy"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-2.0 | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source software","sourceUrl":"https://misago-project.org","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T21:06:30.306Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","sourceUrl":"https://xenforo.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:29:56.601Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| release.cadence_days | 20 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.39.6","date":"2026-06-19T18:40:11Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.39.5","date":"2026-05-29T21:54:14Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.39.4","date":"2025-08-09T13:25:50Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.39.3","date":"2025-03-15T09:29:43Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.39.2","date":"2025-02-17T18:30:32Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.39.1","date":"2024-07-28T19:26:52Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.39.0","date":"2023-12-25T10:14:56Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.39.0.b1","date":"2023-12-21T17:13:39Z","type":"prerelease","version":"0.39.0.b1"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.38.1","date":"2023-11-20T20:14:34Z","type":"stable","version":"0.38.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.38.0","date":"2023-11-15T20:24:07Z","type":"stable","version":"0.38.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.38.0.rc4","date":"2023-11-15T20:08:42Z","type":"prerelease","version":"0.38.0.rc4"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.38.0rc1","date":"2023-11-14T19:09:43Z","type":"prerelease","version":"0.38.0rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.38.0.rc3","date":"2023-11-14T20:55:56Z","type":"prerelease","version":"0.38.0.rc3"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.38.0.rc2","date":"2023-11-14T19:31:00Z","type":"prerelease","version":"0.38.0.rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.37.0","date":"2023-11-12T13:20:01Z","type":"stable","version":"0.37.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.36.1","date":"2023-05-28T12:53:50Z","type":"stable","version":"0.36.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.36.0","date":"2023-05-25T20:32:23Z","type":"stable","version":"0.36.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.35.0","date":"2023-05-20T17:33:41Z","type":"stable","version":"0.35.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.34.0","date":"2023-04-29T09:40:48Z","type":"stable","version":"0.34.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/rafalp/Misago/releases/tag/0.33.0","date":"2023-04-08T13:03:55Z","type":"stable","version":"0.33.0"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 5.2 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=misago&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Forum Software)

| Capability | Misago | XenForo |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Self hosted oss | - |
| Linear chronological vs nested replies | - | - |
| Markdown editor parsing support | ✓ | - |
| Bbcode legacy parsing support | ✓ | - |
| Reply by email ingestion engine | - | - |
| Akismet automated spam detection | - | - |
| Gamification reputation scoring | - | - |
| OAUTH SAML SSO authentication | ✓ | - |
| Seo optimized URL routing | - | - |
| User direct messaging pm | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Free open source | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T17:47:48.016Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*