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  "name": "phpBB",
  "slug": "phpbb",
  "pricingModel": "free",
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      {
        "name": "phpBB",
        "price": "Free",
        "features": [
          "Full forum software",
          "Open source (GPL)",
          "All features included",
          "Community extensions",
          "Community themes",
          "Self-hosted"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "currency": "USD",
    "billingNote": "phpBB is completely free and open-source. Costs are limited to your own web hosting and domain."
  },
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  "pricesByRegion": null,
  "verdict": "phpBB's pricing is exceptionally generous as it is completely free. There are no tiers or dollar amounts to consider for the software itself. This makes it ideal for individuals and organizations with technical expertise and a desire for full control over their forum.",
  "bestFor": "Developers needing full control | Budget-conscious communities | Users with self-hosting capabilities",
  "hiddenCosts": [],
  "recentChanges": [],
  "priceHistory": [],
  "partnerLink": false,
  "correction": "This price may be out of date. If the vendor's page differs, call report_issue with evidence_url and quote, or verify_price.",
  "provenance": {
    "lastVerifiedAt": "2026-10-04",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.phpbb.com/",
    "confidence": "medium"
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  "source": "Toolradar",
  "citation": "Toolradar, verified 2026-10-04, https://toolradar.com/tools/phpbb/pricing",
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  "toolradarUrl": "https://toolradar.com/tools/phpbb/pricing"
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