Cloud Hosted Forum vs Self Hosted: Which Makes More Sense Today?
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2025 9:40 pm
For anyone who has run a community, the biggest decision starts with hosting. Cloud hosted platforms promise easy setup, maintenance free operation, and built-in backups. Self hosting offers full control, customization, and lower long-term costs. If you were starting a forum today, which direction would you choose and why? Does convenience outweigh independence?