What Forum software do you prefer?

[pwhcary]

Hi,

I will vote for Vbulliten only..

 

[eurovps_klaus]

vBulletin is a good option for those who are serious about security and feature richness otherwise you can choose the free alternative phpBB

 

[hostmything]

Ill +1 vBulletin, if you can afford it. Otherwise, I prefer phpBB for the vast community of developers

 

[pphillips]

We're replacing vbulletin 3.x with the latest ipboard and so far ipboard is working fantastic in our private alpha forums. Was considering xenforo and a couple others but am very happy with ipboard so far.

 

[HostMunch]

Personally, I always go with mybb. It's not worth it to pay for vBulletin, unless you really plan on working hard on the forum.

 

[Alex - A2 Hosting]

Personally, I always go with mybb. It's not worth it to pay for vBulletin, unless you really plan on working hard on the forum.

I'd hope anyone going with any software free or paid would work very hard to make it as successful as possible.

Personally though with the routes vBulletin has gone down I wouldn't consider them for any project, if I wanted a commercial solution the only options on the table would be XenForo, IPB & possibly Burning Board (as the v4 sneak preview looks quite impressive).

 

[zahiid]

Vbulliten is best, but as free phpbb is good enough.

 

[node24x7]

I prefer myBB for free

 

[jodihost]

My choice is SMF forum. Works good and free.

 

[RH-Jordie]

XenForo is good emerging software, but, for now, vBulletin continues to be the leader. My vote goes to vBulletin

 

[iboomz]

VB is you are willing to pay or PHPBB FREE

 

[hostfly]

Vbulliten is best in paid one and PHPBB for free one

 

[Alex - A2 Hosting]

Vbulliten is best in paid one and PHPBB for free one

Which version of Vbulletin we talking here :s? v3 v4 or v5?

 

[hostmything]

Paid: vBulletin without a doubt

Open Source: I'd pick phpBB because of the control the ACP offers over the board

 

[cpoalmighty]

vBulletin is by far the best and most standard in serious companies. Although you can create your own, it's much easier to customize VB

 

[Alex - A2 Hosting]

I'm very shocked that the majority here are taking on vBulletin

Though I am seeing a trend in many big companies migrating to XenForo.

 

[cpoalmighty]

I'm not shocked because even this forum uses VM

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8

 

[oneilonline]

I've had experience with all those! I think SMF is the best and most easy to integrate with.

 

[webhostus]

vBulletin and phpBB are better as compared to others.

 

[hostinghouston]

I agree with the majority here. vBulletin is by far the best for paid solution and phpBB for the free open source.