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Which is the best forum script

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by anee, Feb 2, 2009.

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    Hi all

    i want to start a forum.Which would be the best forum i can afford.I like VBulletin.It looks cool.How much i need to pay for that?

    Or what would you recommend as a free good forum script for me.I checked vanilla forum script .its not looking very nice.I am using linux hosting

    Thank You
    aNee
     
    anee, Feb 2, 2009 IP
  2. WebHostingBucket

    WebHostingBucket Banned

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    vbulletin is the best hands down. It costs $180 for an owned license. Just check the site www.vbulletin.com for the prices
     
    WebHostingBucket, Feb 2, 2009 IP
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  3. ging999

    ging999 Well-Known Member

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    I would go with vb it does evrything you need in a forum plus has too many add-ons to list
     
    ging999, Feb 2, 2009 IP
  4. anee

    anee Peon

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    Thanks for ur fast replies
     
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  5. anee

    anee Peon

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    what would you recommend as the best free forum script
     
    anee, Feb 2, 2009 IP
  6. Goran

    Goran Peon

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    I prefer IPB over VB. However in terms of addons and extra little things VB is definitely the way to go!
     
    Goran, Feb 2, 2009 IP
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    Bogmil Banned

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    I'd recommend MyBB
     
    Bogmil, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  8. swalian

    swalian Banned

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    Still VBulletin for paid forum.
    And phpbb3 for free forum.
     
    swalian, Feb 3, 2009 IP
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    I recommend bbpress.
     
    falguni1, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  10. Simon Gooffin

    Simon Gooffin Well-Known Member

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    vBulletin for the paid forums and phpBB3 for the free one.. IMHO
     
    Simon Gooffin, Feb 3, 2009 IP
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    Jalpari Notable Member

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    vbulletin is best forum CMS but its not free among free forum CMS, phpbb CMS considers best.
     
    Jalpari, Feb 3, 2009 IP
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    I agree with the rest. Just step up and pay the licensing fee where you'll be happy in the long run.
     
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  13. SOULZRIPPER

    SOULZRIPPER Well-Known Member

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    SMF (Smart Machine Forums) is the way ;)
     
    SOULZRIPPER, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  14. ~kev~

    ~kev~ Well-Known Member

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    If you are just starting your forum, there is no need in spending $180 on vbulletin. Most forums close within a year from when they were opened.

    Personally, I would use MYBB for the first 6 months - 1 year. If your site is still open and growing at the end of that year, then invest into vbulletin or invision power board.
     
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    I would like to say vBulletin I see most of the forum are usign this
     
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  16. anee

    anee Peon

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    thank you all for your help
     
    anee, Feb 4, 2009 IP