Best forum script?

BlackStorm · Post #1 (**permalink**) 10-15-2003, 06:15 PM

Which forum script is the best in your opinion?

Here are a few to consider:

vBulletin
invision
php
yabb
wbb
Ikonboard
Snitz

Thats just to name a few.

Right now my fav is invision, before that i was a fan of phpbb for years, i didnt move to invision even though a load of people suggested it, i didnt think there would be anything better than phpbb in that price range (free

) but invision is great.

Apart from that it would be vbulletin but its just the price that i think lets it down, its a great forum though.

i dont like or use any CGI forums because they arent good for the server...the only ones I have used really are PHP/MySQL, great combo i think

GordyMac · Post #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2003, 06:19 PM

I have only used Invision and phpBB.. I do not really like phpBB, I do however like invision, I find it very customizeable.

I've operated vBulletin, yabb and Ikonboard on other forums as well.

I would have to rank them:

1. vBulletin
2. Invision
3. phpBB
4. Ikonboard
5. yabb

imported_hostthebest · Post #3 (**permalink**) 10-19-2003, 08:29 AM

I like to use vBulletin it more professional

FastNetServers · Post #4 (**permalink**) 10-19-2003, 09:29 AM

I thought we were getting vBulletin in the first place...nevertheless I think vBulletin would be the best

gooooogle · Post #5 (**permalink**) 10-19-2003, 10:55 AM

For my own forums I like phpBB because it's free but the one with the best features I think would be vBulletin.

GordyMac · Post #6 (**permalink**) 10-19-2003, 03:18 PM

Ahh, I actually don't really like phpBB, I don't like the style, I prefer Invsion over it.

Micky-m · Post #7 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 11:48 AM

Then I'm the only one voting for Invision Board

BlackStorm · Post #8 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 11:53 AM

invision is one of my two favs

Have used vBulletin and really liked it but cant afford it really as i said.

FastNetServers · Post #9 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 12:48 PM

How much is vBulletin compared to Invision?

BlackStorm · Post #10 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 12:53 PM

vBulletin - $80 for 1 year which you can run one forum on the one site
Invision - Free - No limitations

gooooogle · Post #11 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 01:34 PM

I think vBulletin is overpriced.

GordyMac · Post #12 (**permalink**) 10-20-2003, 01:49 PM

Yeah, I agree.. but it is really nice.. if I could afford that I would buy it.

DrenFeST · Post #13 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 07:39 PM

I have only administered phpBB and invision. Never used a vbulletin board b4 do i am not sure how it works.
I favor invision.

Imelafo · Post #14 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 08:46 AM

phpBB is the simpliest forum ever found, it has a large community groups with tons of mods and themes and supports, IPB's design is beautiful. VB is very expensive for a forum script
If you haven't got much time, and want to see what the new phpbb3 can offer, just try it out on this host : free forum hosting

timihosting.com · Post #15 (**permalink**) 01-24-2008, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackStorm

Which forum script is the best in your opinion?

Here are a few to consider:

vBulletin
invision
php
yabb
wbb
Ikonboard
Snitz

Thats just to name a few.

Right now my fav is invision, before that i was a fan of phpbb for years, i didnt move to invision even though a load of people suggested it, i didnt think there would be anything better than phpbb in that price range (free

) but invision is great.

Apart from that it would be vbulletin but its just the price that i think lets it down, its a great forum though.

i dont like or use any CGI forums because they arent good for the server...the only ones I have used really are PHP/MySQL, great combo i think

I used to love ikonboard. That was one of the best free forum software that is not too fancy and easy to get around... then I discovered how attractive vbulletin 2.x was... from there on out, I am happily married with vBulletin