Best free forum

RobAPI · Post #1 (**permalink**) 04-02-2004, 08:39 AM

Hey,
There are a lot of free forums available on the net now to download and use on your site.
Which do you think is best from the free options?

I would say my two fav are invision and phpbb
I have been using invision more lately and even converted a few phpbb forums.
Not too sure what the latest versions of phpbb are like but last time I checked, invision seemed a lot better from the two

Francisco · Post #2 (**permalink**) 04-02-2004, 11:19 AM

I use Invision and I'm too happy with it, I recommend it if you want a cheap solution

getyourbanners · Post #3 (**permalink**) 04-02-2004, 12:25 PM

you can try PHPBB they also Free

GordyMac · Post #4 (**permalink**) 04-02-2004, 01:16 PM

I usually used Invision, but I found some really nice skins for phpBB.. check it out at rapscene.t2records.com

DJ_Max · Post #5 (**permalink**) 04-02-2004, 06:51 PM

Well, I currently use phpBB 2.0.8.(www.phpbb.com) But you can also check out www.invisionboard.com
There 2.0 seems to be making some progress.
Those are the two major free BB's.

imported_maxhest · Post #6 (**permalink**) 04-02-2004, 09:56 PM

I like Ikonboard, very nice and well layed out!

RobAPI · Post #7 (**permalink**) 04-07-2004, 07:58 AM

Isn't Ikonboard a CGI forum?
I always thought it was, I would never use a CGI forum for any large site, it would use far too many resources, I think a database/php powered forum would be a lot easier on a server

gglobehosting · Post #8 (**permalink**) 05-01-2004, 06:34 PM

I use Invision. Its really good and I think its one of the best forums out there.

Francisco · Post #9 (**permalink**) 05-02-2004, 12:18 AM

I'm sure when IPB 2.0 is released a buch of people over PHPbb and others will swich to it

Freckled · Post #10 (**permalink**) 05-02-2004, 02:42 AM

I think much of it should be on how much your forum is used., My forum isn't used much unless I post a mini tutorial or help guide so for me PHPBB is good enough. I found skinning PHPBB was fairly easy and they have a few modules that can be added to give it more features.

If I ran a forum based site though I would probably make an investment into Invision and get a cutomized skin.

GamesCreation · Post #11 (**permalink**) 05-02-2004, 04:38 AM

Can invision really be classed as a free forum? No free support, the free version is considered to be a "trial version" and you really have to pay to get most things.

gooooogle · Post #12 (**permalink**) 05-02-2004, 12:08 PM

I don't really like invision. It does not work well with my mac browser.

GamesCreation · Post #13 (**permalink**) 05-09-2004, 05:31 AM

YaBBSE AKA SimpleMachines now ( www.simplemachines.org ) Isn't too bad and is coming along well.

alpha · Post #14 (**permalink**) 05-10-2004, 03:23 AM

IPB is no longer free. I think you have a set time to evaluate the software then you have to buy a licence.

GamesCreation · Post #15 (**permalink**) 05-10-2004, 09:18 AM

Yes, although I know of a lot of sites who have been using it unregistered for months and months.