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  1. #1
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    Wink Best forum software?

    Hi guys,
    Out of the following,which forum software is most popular and what features makes it popular?
    1.vBulletin
    2.Invision Power Board
    3.phpBB
    4.Jive

    Apart from above, are there any other good forum softwares?
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    Add SimpleMachines.org to your list and then do a search. It's been discussed dozens of times before.
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    If SMF (simplemachines.org) was on your list, that'd be my top vote, but then again, I am extremely biased towards it, lol.

    Out of the four that you list, vBulletin is the most widely known system around. There's a strong programming and hack community for it. Beyond that, I don't see what the fuss about them is... I'll stick with SMF when possible.
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    vBulletin is good but on shared environments is a bit resource heavy. If it was me, SMF all the way. I love it.
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    Haven't tried SMF, sounds good, but meanwhile i vote for PHPbb for simplicity and fast interface.


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    I don't see it mentioned often--but if you're looking for a simple/fast/free forum with no extra bells and whistles you should look at PunBB.

    I've tried phpBB, IPB and vBulletin--and PunBB was the one that was most attractive to me.
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    Popularity: vBulletin
    Features: vBulletin
    Security: vBulletin
    Ease of Use: vBulletin and IPB kind of tie...
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    It's no secret that I'm an IPB man.

    and do a search, this thing has happend many many times.
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    Free: Simple Machine Forums
    Paid: VBulletin
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    Originally posted by Kerry Jones
    Free: Simple Machine Forums
    Paid: VBulletin
    Ditto
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    From your list I’d have to say vBulletin and phpBB all the way.

    The advantages about vBulletin are that it’s well known, stable and secure, and is full of features; while the advantages about phpBB are that it’s also well known, it’s also stable and more or less secure, and it’s very simple and easy to use and doesn’t have superfluous features.
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    Another shout for SMF here, but then I am bias as well.
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    I prefer punBB. Free, open source and much more stable/secure than phpBB and easily skinned. There has been literally dozens of threads on this subject though, and if you'll do a search, you'll find the same info over and over again

    Really, it comes down to what you need and whether or not you're ready for a paid solution yet.
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    Originally posted by Alfarin
    Popularity: vBulletin
    Features: vBulletin
    Security: vBulletin
    Ease of Use: vBulletin and IPB kind of tie...
    Ok:phpBB
    Better:vBulletin
    Best: IPB!, i go for ipb all the way, cant wait for 2.1
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    vB... the Best and getting better!!!
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    Free and Fun: SMF 1.0.x
    Paid and Buisness (Support forums, etc): vbulletin 3.0.x
    Coming Soon: PHPBB 3 is looking awesome!
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    take a look at phpbb fully modded

    http://www.phpbbfm.net

    it's pretty nice.
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    I've never used vBulletin before .... I like phpBB though because it's free
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    I like phpBB though because it's free
    give SMF a try sometime. I can tell you once you see how easy it is to upgrade and their auto-mod install feature will make you a lover! I can tell in the near future they will have it to where you can auto-skin your board.
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    I, honestly, like vB for all my project now. The permissions system is straight forward. I can add a permission within about 5 minutes. Same thing with many of the other features.

    I would say go with vB if you are going to be deriving any $$ from this site.
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    Another vote for SMF.
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    I still like invision
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    Originally posted by Tin
    take a look at phpbb fully modded

    http://www.phpbbfm.net

    it's pretty nice.
    Thanks for the link.
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    Wow! Didn't know that existed... Nice to have the mods pre-installed since it can be a pain to put them in...

    Originally posted by Tin
    take a look at phpbb fully modded

    http://www.phpbbfm.net

    it's pretty nice.
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