VB vs. PHPBB - Page 2

lpxxfaintxx · 05-24-2009, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by OrangeNick

I agree, for free SMF is the way to go

I disagree. Having used SMF in the past, I can tell you it is mediocre at best. I've found MyBB to be more robust, secure, and easy to use than SMF.

mholt · 05-25-2009, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by lpxxfaintxx

I disagree. Having used SMF in the past, I can tell you it is mediocre at best. I've found MyBB to be more robust, secure, and easy to use than SMF.

I concur. I used to be a staunch SMF advocate but now I support MyBB.

unknowngiver · 05-25-2009, 03:46 AM

never had a problem with vbulletin
SMF was a bit confusing and stupid...phpbb is easy but I always get spam with phpbb
I am going to try mybb for my next project

wussadotcom · 05-25-2009, 04:19 AM

Is it possible to add itrader system to free OS forums like PHPbb and Mybb?

seventh · 06-03-2009, 11:35 AM

vb is the best choice, because,vb is more familiar than other forums script

Shafik · 06-04-2009, 05:57 PM

I am an admin on a phpBB forum and it does look a lot like vB. I can't say which is better, I like them both.

MaryJoy · 06-21-2009, 04:30 PM

Iam in favor of VB
cos that's what I am using too.
i have not encountered any problem with it.
The mods are not as
difficult as PHPbb

dotker · 06-21-2009, 06:54 PM

im not a fan of either but as i know of there is a big difference with vb and phpbb in terms of user friendliness..
but you might want to check out myBB too, its almost the same as VB..

Quote:

Is it possible to add itrader system to free OS forums like PHPbb and Mybb?

Im pretty sure there are mods out there for both of them.. both have strong community support.

silveraden · 07-30-2009, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by exponent

If you're not familiar with vB, its a great way to irritate a lot of users. My themes automatically uninstalled themselves, vbSEO gave me hell, it wasn't fun.

VBSEO is not userfrienly and has a lot of programming glitches..

tristanperry · 07-30-2009, 05:10 AM

Funny how much difference of opinion there is

For me, I absolutely hate vBulletin (I come here since they are good forums and all domain forums seem to use vB unfortunately) and love SMF (i.e. would choose SMF over vBulletin).

Just the way it is I guess

bluearrow · 07-30-2009, 09:13 AM

I have used SMF for years now and happy with it. VB is better but you got to pay for it.

dotker · 07-30-2009, 09:59 AM

in the end it always depends on your purpose i say try all of them and see what suites you the best..
im a fan of fluxbb and mybb.

ipenema · 08-25-2009, 02:12 AM

MyBB and SMF are solid free contenders though.

Saket · 08-25-2009, 03:44 AM

Yeah its very hard to install mods in PhpBB. thats why more people look for vB! but thats a costly thing. i think you should be a license if you have that much money

user1 · 08-28-2009, 09:24 AM

vB is great,but it's really expensive.

phpBB is a great because it's free, and it's simple for me to use.

**-Ray-** · 08-31-2009, 05:36 PM

phpBB vs VB

and the winner is...
IPB - Invision Power Board

phpbb - sucks
VB - Awesome, but costly, very plain
IPB, Awesome, but costly, but very stylish

Menzo · 09-02-2009, 07:27 AM

If I were to make a choice it would be between VB and IPB myself.

Niceriff · 09-08-2009, 03:20 AM

For the most part I prefer to use PHPBB, but I also use VBulletin when the license is provided for me.

Ultimately PHPBB is the best option that is free, while VBulletin is the best if you have a few extra bucks to spend.
Demo : free forums

SeanPreston · 09-08-2009, 04:51 AM

I have used IPB, VB and phpBB.

In order of the best:

-IPB
-VB
-phpBB

phpBB is free which is GREAT, however the addons for VB are much better and theres a much wider range, as for IPB it just can't be beaten.

snoopinc · 09-08-2009, 06:05 AM

Because i've liked vBulletin so much, ive got 2 licenses now

coltter · 09-09-2009, 12:06 AM

Vb is the most powerful forum software as i know,
but it's difficult to custom the script,
i have a good knowledge about vb after develop three forums for the past two years...

sightkid · 09-09-2009, 01:53 AM

VB would be the best choice...

neilkevins · 09-09-2009, 06:24 AM

Hi...
I read your post and as per that i am sharing some information with you which is really helpful to you....definitely VB. I'd used three of them, PHPBB full of bugs, IB lack some of the feature that I need, but VB have everything that I want in the forum. And lots of plugins/mod too. But it come at a price though, PHPBB is free, purchased price for IB is $80 USD I believe, but for VB, the price is $160 USD, you can choose to lease from them though, one year fee is $80 USD.... Thanks for sharing the post...

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MaryJoy Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 19	Iam in favor of VB cos that's what I am using too. i have not encountered any problem with it. The mods are not as difficult as PHPbb

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tristanperry Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wales - United Kingdom Posts: 1,785 Follow @TristanPerryIX	Funny how much difference of opinion there is For me, I absolutely hate vBulletin (I come here since they are good forums and all domain forums seem to use vB unfortunately) and love SMF (i.e. would choose SMF over vBulletin). Just the way it is I guess

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08-25-2009, 02:12 AM	#38 (permalink)
ipenema Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11	MyBB and SMF are solid free contenders though.

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Saket Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 52	Yeah its very hard to install mods in PhpBB. thats why more people look for vB! but thats a costly thing. i think you should be a license if you have that much money

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user1 New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 20	vB is great,but it's really expensive. phpBB is a great because it's free, and it's simple for me to use.

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09-08-2009, 03:20 AM	#43 (permalink)
Niceriff New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	For the most part I prefer to use PHPBB, but I also use VBulletin when the license is provided for me. Ultimately PHPBB is the best option that is free, while VBulletin is the best if you have a few extra bucks to spend. Demo : free forums

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SeanPreston Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,280	I have used IPB, VB and phpBB. In order of the best: -IPB -VB -phpBB phpBB is free which is GREAT, however the addons for VB are much better and theres a much wider range, as for IPB it just can't be beaten.

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neilkevins New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	Hi... I read your post and as per that i am sharing some information with you which is really helpful to you....definitely VB. I'd used three of them, PHPBB full of bugs, IB lack some of the feature that I need, but VB have everything that I want in the forum. And lots of plugins/mod too. But it come at a price though, PHPBB is free, purchased price for IB is $80 USD I believe, but for VB, the price is $160 USD, you can choose to lease from them though, one year fee is $80 USD.... Thanks for sharing the post... __________________ r4 sdhc

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