Privacy-friendly alternatives to MyBB
The forum software sites closest to MyBB, with the fewest trackers first: what each homepage loads before you accept cookies. MyBB itself loads 0 trackers.
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Ghost: The best open source blog & newsletter platform
Beautiful, modern publishing with email newsletters and paid subscriptions built-in. Used by Platformer, 404Media, Lever News, Tangle, The Browser, and thousands more.
No trackers, ad pixels or embeds on its homepage. Compare with MyBB →
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MediaWiki
free and open-source wiki software, developed by the Wikimedia Foundation
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Open Source ERP and CRM | Odoo
From ERP to CRM, eCommerce and CMS. Download Odoo or use it in the cloud. Grow Your Business.
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The Free Software Media System | Jellyfin
The volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached.
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Open Source Cloud ERP Software | ERPNext
ERPNext is the world's best 100% open source ERP software which supports manufacturing, distribution, retail, trading, services, education & more. Contact us!
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Appwrite · The open-source cloud for developers and agents
Appwrite is an open-source developer platform with Auth, Databases, Storage, Functions, Messaging, and Sites. The open-source cloud for agents and developers.
Uses privacy-friendly analytics. Compare with MyBB →
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Mozilla - Internet for people, not profit (US)
We’re working to put control of the internet back in the hands of the people using it.
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Forgejo – Beyond coding. We forge.
Forgejo is a self-hosted lightweight software forge. Easy to install and low maintenance, it just does the job.
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Adminer - Database management in a single PHP file
Adminer is available for: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, SQLite, MS SQL, Oracle. Others can be added via plugin: Elasticsearch, SimpleDB, MongoDB, Redis, Firebird, ClickHouse.
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MySQL
Open-source relational database management system
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HYVOR® - Independent Software Foundry
Privacy-first website tools, crafted with care. Trusted by millions, from indie makers to enterprises.
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Welcome to CodeIgniter
The small framework with powerful features
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Carbonmade - Your Online Portfolio
Carbonmade helps you show off your work and get discovered. Perfect for photographers, illustrators, motion designers, graphic designers, copywriters or anyone else who creates. NO coding needed, fully customizable layouts with everything included.
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Wikidot - Free and Pro Wiki Hosting
Polish wiki hosting corporation
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How To Make a Website – Free Website Builder | Strikingly
Strikingly is the best free website builder for anyone to create a gorgeous, mobile-friendly website easily. Quick, simple and stylish. Make your own free website today.
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Emby — Your Personal Media Server
Emby is a personal media server that organizes and streams your own videos, music, photos, and live TV to your devices.
No trackers, ad pixels or embeds on its homepage. Compare with MyBB →
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Lothar of the Webspace
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Firefox: The fast, private browser that keeps you safe — Firefox.com
The independent browser that has your back. Firefox blocks trackers, has a free built-in VPN, puts you in control of AI, and never sells your personal data.
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