Who is Vbullitin's Closest Rivals In Forum Software?

[Removed-836727]

ATM it'S IPB and vB 3.8

XenForo is missing too many basic functions ATM.

BUT

They have a great & modern framework, which makes it really easy, to extend it and build add-ons for it.
Also it's IMHO much easier for the core-developers, to extend very fast the core functions, so once the whole lawsuite sh*t is over and they have enough money for more workers, it could blast all the other rivals away^^

My .02$

[smnet]

... it's IMHO much easier for the core-developers, to extend very fast the core functions, so once the whole lawsuite sh*t is over and they have enough money for more workers, it could blast all the other rivals away^^

My .02$

In reality that isnt going to happen until they have a suite comparable to vb and ipb. However, once they have then I really feel it will be something very special.

[abotonyn]

I believe that the vb best of free forums to contain all of the features

[ericwall]

Vanilla, phorum, phpBB, MyBB. invasion, and hundreds more. I say vBulletin is still the best

[MRGTB]

IPB is the closest rival I'd say right now. But XenForo will become more of a serious contender given time, right now it's lacks a little too much. That's if you want all the features that vBulletin offers - and that's your thing?

[ManagerJosh]

ATM it'S IPB and vB 3.8

XenForo is missing too many basic functions ATM.

BUT

They have a great & modern framework, which makes it really easy, to extend it and build add-ons for it.
Also it's IMHO much easier for the core-developers, to extend very fast the core functions, so once the whole lawsuite sh*t is over and they have enough money for more workers, it could blast all the other rivals away^^

My .02$

I keep hearing that xenForo is missing too many "basic" functions, but I've yet to hear what these basic functions are...

[Removed-836727]

I keep hearing that xenForo is missing too many "basic" functions, but I've yet to hear what these basic functions are...

Basic features:

• Thread rating (very important for my boards)
• Buddys/ Friends (ok there are follower but IMHO it isn't the same)
• no ignore function IMHO very important
• "automatic Style updates" after a upgrade
• cli updatescript (a great feature!!! )
• there's no "cache" like in vB4 (that's the second thing, i'm really loving in vB4^^ )
• also i don't like, how the add-on export is working (you're getting always the masterphrase)
• calendar
• profile fields
• thread prefix

And no basic fuction, but a really big problem: the missing add-ons
But were getting offtopic here^^

[Reeve of Shinra]

I think IPB has taken the lead --- very stable software, feature rich, and add-on's that actually work right.

[MRGTB]

Basic features:

• Thread rating (very important for my boards)
• Buddys/ Friends (ok there are follower but IMHO it isn't the same)
• no ignore function IMHO very important
• "automatic Style updates" after a upgrade
• cli updatescript (a great feature!!! )
• there's no "cache" like in vB4 (that's the second thing, i'm really loving in vB4^^ )
• also i don't like, how the add-on export is working (you're getting always the masterphrase)

And no basic fuction, but a really big problem: the missing add-ons
But were getting offtopic here^^

Keep in mind, I don't think XenForo is really trying to compete against vBulletin 4 (feature for feature). XenForo seem more interested in keeping the software fast running and without bloat. That does appear from what I've read, to be Kier's main ideology behind XenForo. I don't think we'll ever see XenForo being developed to try and match all the same features as vB4 or IPB 3.

I think they are heading down a different road with it.

[JamieinNH]

Keep in mind, I don't think XenForo is really trying to compete against vBulletin 4 (feature for feature). XenForo seem more interested in keeping the software fast running and without bloat. That does appear from what I've read, to be Kier's main ideology behind XenForo. I don't think we'll ever see XenForo being developed to try and match all the same features as vB4 or IPB 3.

I think they are heading down a different road with it.

Where's my "Like" button...

I for one am glad it's 'lacking' in bloat and focusing on what forums are suppose to be...

Jamie

[Alfa1]

I keep hearing that xenForo is missing too many "basic" functions, but I've yet to hear what these basic functions are...

Functionality like reputation, tags and groups is essential when you are running a board that has tens of thousands of entries related to this basic functionality. But I am repeating myself, as I have posted this in several related threads. While the 'like' system is a one click function, which is very good for UX, it doesn't cut it for evaluating post quality. And thats what my site is built around.

[Blue-inc]

I would say free forum software or perhaps warez.

Though commercially, Invision Power Board is their main competitors. IMHO.

[core-boy]

vBulletin is the king of forums but theres also Invision Power Board and xenForo

[MRGTB]

Don't write off some of the free boards. After all, a forums main purpose is just for discussion and some free boards do that "simple task" very well. Feature wise your correct of course, but a million features don't necessarily make for a successful community.

[jumbo-mumbo]

vbulletin is on top right now.. no doubt .. and ATM ipb is close to vbulletin; BUT Xenforo is the future king