HumHub review
A flexible self-hosted community platform with strong permissions and modular features.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
HumHub is an open-source community and collaboration platform for companies, nonprofits, associations, schools and public institutions. It supports self-hosted deployments and managed SaaS hosting, with web, iOS and Android access plus an API. Core tools include profiles, customizable fields, spaces, posts, comments, reactions, private messaging, group chats, file management, notifications, search and role-based permissions. Administrators can create public or private networks and manage members, spaces, moderators and editors.
Its modular architecture is the main differentiator. Calendar and event management, wikis, surveys, document collaboration and other functions can be added through modules, while the Module Marketplace extends the Community Edition. The platform also connects with LDAP, SAML SSO, JWT SSO, Apache SOLR, OnlyOffice, Collabora Online, Google Translate, DeepL and LibreTranslate. The RESTful API supports extension and integration work, making HumHub a fit for organizations that want control over their community structure and technical environment.
The Community Edition is free under the AGPLv3 license and includes self-hosted deployment, community support and free upgrades. The Professional Edition is listed at €144 per month for a configuration of up to 100 users, with SaaS or on-premise hosting, professional modules, premium support, a commercial license and long-term support; published pricing notes that onboarding is not included. Enterprise adds a dedicated hosting cluster, a 99.5% uptime SLA, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, multi-site and multi-tenant deployments, and custom module development on request. HumHub suits organizations prioritizing ownership, permissions and extensibility; teams seeking a simpler community product or a lower-cost managed tier may prefer an alternative.
HumHub pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Open-source Community Edition supports self-hosted deployment
- Spaces combine members, content, permissions and private access
- REST API, SSO options and document-collaboration integrations
- Where it doesn't
- Professional Edition is €144 per month for up to 100 users
- Advanced capabilities depend on modules and configuration
- Community Edition support is provided through the community
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