Phpbb or SMF ?

[BrendonA]

I am currently stuck between choosing Phpbb or SMF forum software.

So, I would like you guys to tell me which do you prefer and why.

Thanks !

 

[astrix]

PhpBB is good for themes and features. But trouble with phpbb is security issues in comparison to SMF. SMF is free but has features which are competitive to commercial forum services. One thing to notice that most of the features of VB are there in both packages.

 

[~Psychotic~]

SMF is extremely useful if you like user-friendliness in regards to styles and modifications. It's just as iffy to install mods in phpBB3 as it is in phpBB2. SMF allows you to install themes and mods via zip files directly, phpBB3 doesn't have this yet.

phpBB3 has far more functions however, better support (imo) and if you do know how to install styles and mods then your rewards are far greater.

 

[astrix]

One more thing about PhpBB is that learning curve for newbies is steep. You can learn SMF quickly but that is not the case with PhpBB, some functions are scattered and makes interface hard to navigate sometimes.

 

[ked38]

Vote for phpbb definitely ;easier to do some seo preparation ...

 

[andrewy]

In my opinion Phpbb is the best free forum script. They develop this script so much,you can find almost every module you want and you will get support from their official forum in maxim 12 hours.Also i think is more SEO friendly than SMF

 

[dotker]

phpbb is a wonderful forum the best out there imho but not user friendly & have tons of bloat.

 

[davidjoshua11]

SMF is extremely useful if you like user-friendliness in regard to styles and modifications. It's just as iffy to install mods in phpBB3 as it is in phpBB2. SMF allows you to install themes and mods via zip files directly, phpBB3 doesn't have this yet. SEO Services

 

[N A Z I A]

I prefer SMF on Phpbb,
It is really difficult to manage PHPBB,
while SMF is very easy to manage.

 

[iSynergy Media]

i use phpbb3 on my forum its easy to use

 

[Alex P]

This is one of those debates about opinions same as vB vs ipb

 

[Twiztedâ„¢]

I would definitely go with phpbb it has much nicer options and the admin area is nicer as well imo.

 

[Host47]

can i ask why it is between those 2? have you looked at mybb at all...