Free Forum Software (PHP, MySQL); Alternative to phpBB

14 Responses to “Free Forum Software (PHP, MySQL); Alternative to phpBB”

1. James (aka MacManX) Says:
   February 22nd, 2006 at 1:20 am

   I have not used SMF, but it does seem to have a very large and dedicated cult following (similar to WordPress when it first started out). I have been looking into using PunBB for a small project that I am conducting on the side, but I am considering the use of SMF instead.

2. Sylf Says:
   February 22nd, 2006 at 3:42 pm

   I don’t have extensive experience with phpBB - I’ve been only a user of it. In the past, I’ve managed a site using Invision Power Board, then migrated to SMF. SMF works extremely well for the small community site I run.

3. bahar Says:
   March 5th, 2006 at 11:04 pm

   Please tell what is phpBB?

4. kabir Says:
   March 5th, 2006 at 11:06 pm

   It’a very gook site. Notify me about phpBB please.

5. Noman Says:
   March 5th, 2006 at 11:08 pm

   Please tell me about SMF.

6. john Says:
   March 5th, 2006 at 11:11 pm

   Hello everybody.

7. Angsuman Chakraborty Says:
   March 6th, 2006 at 4:50 am

   James,
   Thanks for the information.

   Thanks Sylf.

   Babar & Kabir,
   phpBB is a forum software. Check my animax forum for an example.

   All,

   I will soon provide more information on phpBB & SMF.

8. Wildone Says:
   October 30th, 2006 at 3:35 am

   The first forum i ever set up was a IPB one, i then changed to PHPBB because i was not getting the support needed from IPB, since then however and because of various problems, i switched again to SMF this forum is excellent and easy to use i have NEVER looked back and have not had any problems with it in the 1 and a half years that it has now been running!!

   In my book SMF is the BEST

9. Nicolas Ternisien Says:
   November 18th, 2006 at 10:35 am

   You should look at :

   http://www.forum-software.org

   which will help you to make your choice, by reviewing these two forums, and comparing their features.

10. Surpriseee Says:
    November 19th, 2006 at 9:43 pm

    Hi, this looks like afun forum.
    It was recommended to me by a friend (I’m not going to say who), but I think I’m going to enjoy my stay (at least until I find something else to occupy my time)

11. hillbilly Says:
    January 7th, 2007 at 2:03 am

    Hello.

    Nice forum design. Okay, I need your advice.
    So, I wanna make online-store, and I am looking for site template.
    Can you suggest some online place or other resource where I can find many site templates?

    It would be better if it will be free:)
    I think many of us have personal sites, do you design it yourself?

    Thanks a lot, Bill.

12. John Says:
    February 7th, 2007 at 3:14 pm

    In comparision of the “brands” SMF wins definitely. phpBB proven it’s bad when so many users can not be controlled in their development.

    I would also recommend to take a look at miniBB - http://www.minibb.net. It’s also often called “an alternative to phpBB”, I don’t see it’s overloaded with the features like phpBB or SMF or vBulletin for example, but it could fit any small-to-medium site perfectly.

13. sandydoesit Says:
    July 16th, 2007 at 2:20 am

    Hi,

    My essays is due soon. I need a place that sells essays online so I can buy one to give me a head start on writing my own. Any recommendations?

    Thx

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15. Ron Says:
    August 22nd, 2008 at 5:54 pm

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Looking forward to hear your thoughts.