OPINION on forum software phpbb OR vBulletin?
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Anyone recommend one over the other? If so, why? I don't care about price.
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Can you elaborate on the security issues? There were some issues with phpbb 2 (many years ago), but phpbb 3 is extremely secure.
I think your information is very outdated.
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Your answer was one of the main reasons I bought vBulletin instead. Thanks Himanshu!
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Ryan, thanks for the response. By the time I read it, I has already purchased vBulletin. The client paid for it anyway. I appreciate you helping out.
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I strongly recommend Xenforo as the best forum software solution on the market today.
I used phpBB in the past and would agree, it should not be used for any professional site and it lacks a lot compared to professional solutions such as vB and xF.
A bit on the history on vB. From vB 2 forward the lead developer was Kier Darby. Kier is an outstanding developer who has a passion for forum software. It is not just a job to him, it's what he loves. vB is the success it is today because he actively engaged the community and worked directly with many of the add-on developers.
A bit over 2 years ago Kier left vB after there were management changes with vB and disagreements. Kier took a few team mates with him and created XenForo. XenForo went through all the alpha and beta testing and RC, and it was officially released earlier this year. It is clearly the most innovative, engaging forum software on the market. Many of the software users are former vB owners and developers. Feel free to visit the Xenforo site and ask questions.
I recognize I probably sound like a sales person with the above endorsement. I am simply a happy user of their software and have no other relationship with them.
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Another vote for vBulletin. Overall much more refined with the possibility of adding many plug-ins and customisations.
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phpb has major security issues and its back end is not as Good as vbulletin.
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