What Forum software do you prefer?

[SnG]

Vbulletin is the best forum software, but if you need something free use PHPbb.

 

[webspacedepotcm]

A few years back my favorite was Invision, but that is no longer free and I have not used it since the free version was around.

I'd have to say the "standard" for open-source forums is PHPBB and it does a pretty good job. However, vBulletin seems to be the best when it comes to large scale communities, although its not a freebie.

 

[engineerroy2008]

PhpBB is always in my top list second is smf but this days the smf is not having enough functions and the installation of mod functions required skill.

SMF is hacked by the hackers several times when i used but phpbbis safe in this and i prefer phpbb

 

[matthall28]

Personally i love #4, Vanilla. It's hard to modify but it has an amazing communit and lots of great addons

 

[FibaHost]

Hello,

I believe Vbulletin is the best by a mile.. even though its pricy.. but its worth every penny 🙂

 

[engineerroy2008]

PhpBB and then smf forum will be the best choice than other forum softwares, the recent version of smf is some what unstable try the older version, it have lot of mod functions.

 

[HighLayer]

vBulletin, used it and fell in love with it at first sight.

 

[BobZ]

vBulletin, used it and fell in love with it at first sight.

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[Euvps]

I prefer vbullettin

 

[EpicNode-Dennis]

For something free, go with MyBB 🙂 www.mybboard.net

 

[AH-Nick]

I've used PHPBB many times and found it very user friendly and easy to use. I also recommend VBulleting like other users have as it is an excellent forum script. Anybody remember UBB? Ultimate Bulletin Board. . . Back in the day this was the best script in my opinion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Bulletin_Board

 

[SenseiSteve]

It depends. For a free forum software I'd go with phpBB. For a paid I'd go with vBulletin.

Agreed. When times are tough, free is always good. You won't go wrong with either of these.

 

[MH-Andy]

PHPBB2 - I know its the older version but there is still a large community for it and loads of mods and skins.

 

[BareckObama]

phpBB with regular updates 🙂

I prefer phpBB but I hear arguments that it isn't very secure.

 

[davet]

I agree phpBB but if you want a complete site with a forum I would suggest considering running Joomla and use the Kunena Forum Extension.

 

[DatabaseDesign]

I've had good experience with phpBB but imo if you're going to run the forum for profit you might want to look at vBulletin.

 

[Host-REA]

phpBB is easy to use but it is worth paying for vBulletin and only setting up your forum right the first time.

 

[lisa wilson]

Hello Friends,

Thanks For giving your suggestions about the forum software. This provides good information about the softwares. Problems of softwares,benefits.. etc.

I prefer Vbulliten then other forum software as it can't be hacked,is powerful,easy to use,provides greater stability..

No doubt it is a little costlier then other but its features are far more better than others..

 

[Blue]

vBulletin can't be hacked?
That's news to me.

 

[davet]

vbulletin can't be hacked?

Anything can be hacked with the right amount of resources, knowledge and time.