What are your thoughts on free forum software?

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  1. Gregman

    Gregman Regular Member

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    I have seen some super nice forums using free software and they had plenty of members. I was wondering what are your thoughts on free forum software?

    Greg
     
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    I like myBB and some of the other free alternatives. Many are on par with IPB feature wise and ahead of the vBulletin. I have used phpBB and Phorum and liked them both. The one I really like is Vanilla. My next site will use it.
     
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    I am using MyBB on my new forum, I need to find a decent skin. I bought one and the skin didn't work and the guy hasn't got back to me in 5 days. I just told him today fix it or I am doing a charge back.

    Greg

    P.S. I would love to keep making Xenforo websites, but they are $140 a pop and that could get very expensive quickly.
     
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    I like SMF the best
     
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    The first 'quality' free software I used was Simple Machines Forums and they're not too bad, but I have to say MyBB takes the cake on free softwares. It's sleek, easy to navigate and modern which makes it a perfect solution that doesn't cost a dime, and it's got a great plugin community as well as support.

    Personally I'd rather put the money spent on software towards something like advertising or design, and with MyBB 2.0 coming in the future I think we're in for a real treat.
     
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    Hello,

    I use a free hosting forum : Forumotion
    I really appreciate this free service. Moreover, there is a great community with a volunteer and pro staff: a very useful Support forum

    If any questions do not hesitate
     
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