Free forum script or paid one?

[alec11]

Do you prefer to use paid script like vb or free script like smf?
i see smf performance is not far diferent than vb.
If i want to make a forum, i think i'll use smf first

[KingPin]

VB without fail.

Yes, it's paid but you get everything you expect and more. Top security and usability.

KP

[temi]

SMF is not bad but its not as good as vB. I also think vB is quite reasonably priced.

[Ben.Johnson]

I prefer using paid forum script rather then free . As we can have want we want on the paid one .

[gkd_uk]

If you are a new starter and don't wish to pay for a script until you are sure it will kick off, then you could start off with a free script. If you find the forum starts to grow then you can upgrade to VBulletin.

[dannys12]

I have used free forumns in the past yes they have worked but required a lot of work. Free ones do a lot better in my opinion.

[MichaelMelen]

use Vbulletin or if you can't afford it, go with PhpBB.

[buffalo]

use Vbulletin or if you can't afford it, go with PhpBB.

The latest version of phpBB is really nice, but a PITA to do any customizing on.

[ardit217]

well it depends I think

If you want to start a webmaster forum, i don't think you'll be taken seriously if you use phpbb or smf

But if your gonna start a gaming forum, warez forum or automotive forum ect. Then users most likely wouldn't mind phpbb

So yeah, depends on what type of forum your gonna start

[princreaseservice]

VBulliten for my forum ..........