# Flarum vs Ning

| Attribute | Flarum | Ning |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 67 (20% (low)) | 65.2 (26% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 6,747 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Ning is a platform for creating branded online communities with drag-and-drop design, member management, discussion forums, events, and monetization features. It serves educators, nonprofits, enthusiasts, and businesses seeking to build engaged communities around shared interests. |
| integrations.count | - | 7 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Vimeo"},{"name":"MailChimp"},{"name":"Twitter"}]` |
| language.primary | PHP | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"NL","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":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":"Starter","summary":"$12.50/month, billed annually","features":["Drag & Drop Builder","Photo & Video","Events & Posts","Activity Feed","Multiple Blogs & Forums","Custom Groups & Member Onboarding","Analytics & GA Tools","Referral Program","Broadcast Messages","Social Network Integration","Social Sharing","Social Login","SEO Tools","Community & Forum Support (24hr response)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12.5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Entry-level plan for testing platform features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"up to 1000","storage":"10 GB","rss_feeds":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$27.95/month, billed annually","features":["Drag & Drop Builder","Photo & Video","Events & Posts","Activity Feed","Multiple Blogs & Forums","Custom Groups & Member Onboarding","Analytics & GA Tools","Referral Program","Broadcast Messages","Social Network Integration","Social Sharing","Social Login","SEO Tools","Custom Domain Mapping","Email Support (12hr response)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":27.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For small communities, classrooms, nonprofits, and family groups","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"up to 1000","storage":"10 GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Performance","summary":"$54.95/month, billed annually","features":["Drag & Drop Builder","Photo & Video","Events & Posts","Activity Feed","Multiple Blogs & Forums","Custom Groups & Member Onboarding","Analytics & GA Tools","Referral Program","Broadcast Messages","Social Network Integration","Social Sharing","Social Login","SEO Tools","Custom Domain Mapping","Custom HTML Design","API Access","E-commerce Platform","MailChimp Email Automation","Live Chat Support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":54.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Design flexibility and customization for larger communities","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"up to 10000","storage":"50 GB","rss_feeds":"15"}},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate","summary":"$107.95/month, billed annually","features":["Drag & Drop Builder","Photo & Video","Events & Posts","Activity Feed","Multiple Blogs & Forums","Custom Groups & Member Onboarding","Analytics & GA Tools","Referral Program","Broadcast Messages","Social Network Integration","Social Sharing","Social Login","SEO Tools","Custom Domain Mapping","Custom HTML Design","API Access","E-commerce Platform","MailChimp Email Automation","Personal Manager","24/7 Phone Support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":107.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Premium tier with maximum features, bandwidth, and dedicated support","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"up to 100000","storage":"100 GB","rss_feeds":"25"}}],"summary":"From $12.50/month (annual billing). Free 14-day trial on all plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.ning.com/de/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:51:17.410Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":12.5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 13 | - |
| release.history | `[{"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"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-beta.5","date":"2025-12-22T15:42:04Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-beta.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v2.0.0-beta.4","date":"2025-11-25T18:35:46Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.0.0-beta.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/flarum/framework/releases/tag/v1.8.11","date":"2025-10-10T21:20:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.11"}]` | - |
| 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 | Ning |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:30:46.324Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*