XenForo Vs. vBulletin Vs. IPB (Paid Software)

Discussion in 'Community Forum Software' started by Kaiser, Apr 8, 2011.

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Which Paid Software Is Better?

  1. XenForo

    18 vote(s)
    69.2%

  2. vBulletin

    1 vote(s)
    3.8%

  3. IPB

    7 vote(s)
    26.9%
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  1. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

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    Which one did you vote for, and why?
     
    Kaiser, Apr 8, 2011
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    You already know what i voted for ;) and i will sum up why i chose it in two words "the future"
     
    ShadyX, Apr 8, 2011
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  3. Kaiser

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    Very true! Cant go wrong with xenforo.
     
    Kaiser, Apr 8, 2011
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  4. Azure

    Azure Regular Member

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    While I love xenForo, my vote goes to IPB. Great support, more functionality, full suite available, etc. However, the future for xenForo looks bright, I'm very happy as a customer of both companies.
     
    Azure, Apr 8, 2011
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  5. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

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    Yes, both are very great companies. By the way, the IPB and Xenforo are friends, if you didnt know that. IPB's founder Matt Mecham and Kier are friendly with each other, and Matt is a member at the xenforo forums. They like friendly competition, not what vbulletin does.
     
    Kaiser, Apr 9, 2011
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    Azure Regular Member

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    I learned about that recently. I'm really happy about it. Friendly rivalry is better than dirty competition. xF has been innovating IPB and IPB has had a similar effect. :)
     
    Azure, Apr 9, 2011
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  7. Kaiser

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    Yea if you read the ipb blog, they will be adding a notifications system, which xenforo has.
     
    Kaiser, Apr 9, 2011
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  8. Sakura

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    Is it possible if I could vote for both IPB and Xenforo in the poll? lol
     
    Sakura, Apr 9, 2011
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  9. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

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    Nope just one, you think is better than the 3.
     
    Kaiser, Apr 9, 2011
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  10. TheeGiveR

    TheeGiveR Regular Member

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    My vote goes to Xenforo, I love xenforo and I plan to buy it soon.
     
    TheeGiveR, Apr 9, 2011
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  11. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

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    You should, you wont regret it.
     
    Kaiser, Apr 9, 2011
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    Hmmm, Xenforo, it beats the competition hands down :cool:
     
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  13. Kaiser

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    Haha yep it does :) Its winning so far.
     
    Kaiser, Apr 9, 2011
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  14. Trealix

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    Xenforo tbh, Since AdminBB started using it I loved it and think its the best
     
    Trealix, Apr 9, 2011
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  15. Kaiser

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    Haha, yea it is.:) I love everything about it.
     
    Kaiser, Apr 9, 2011
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    As of this post, XenForo, but we should rethink our decisions depending on how good IPB 3.2 is, which I have high expectations for.
     
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  17. Kaiser

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    Im always xenforo, but its normal for you to choose between them as you have a license for both.
     
    Kaiser, Apr 10, 2011
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  18. el canadiano

    el canadiano Regular Member

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    Well, actually, I sold my IPB not too long ago cause I really wouldn't find a good use for it.
     
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    Oh okay, but yea I am interested to see what 3.2 offers.
     
    Kaiser, Apr 10, 2011
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    You honestly can't go wrong with IPB or XF. I chose IPB naturally because I am using IPB, but I have no issue with XF at all.

    I'm quite interested as well. It is going to be a very modern software with a modern look, from looking at the updates on the IPS site.
     
    David, Apr 11, 2011
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