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Forum Building Software

phpBB

phpBB pricing: FREE
Open source forum software based on PHP with permanent bans, member warnings, member preferences, private messaging, BBCode integration, attachment support, automatic image thumbnails, member polls and mass email notification
Operating System:
Web

ProBoards

ProBoards pricing: FREEMIUM

*Free w/ limitations

Forum software with unlimited members, integrated mobile app, file uploads, remote hosting, flood protection, BBCode integration, event calendar, private messaging, live chat, permanent bans and ranking system
Operating System:
Web

Yet Another Forum

Yet Another Forum pricing: FREE
Open source forum software with instant chat, member polls, social media Single Sign On, ranking system, BBCode integration, sub forum support, privated messaging and multiple attachment and file types
Operating System:
Web

vBulletin

vBulletin pricing: $ $ $$ = $29 or less
$ $ = $30-$59
$ $ $ = $60 or more
(for lowest plan)
Forum software with member polls and blogs, AJAX-based chat, support ticket forum, private messaging, unlimited moderators, BBCode integration, in-post HTML support, WYSIWYG editors, and attachment thumbnail support
Operating System:
Web Apple Android

miniBB

miniBB pricing: FREE
Open source forum software with IP flood protection, unlimited member accounts, BBCode integration, member polls, and email subscriptions and notifications
Operating System:
Web

MyBB

MyBB pricing: FREE
Open source forum software with private messaging, member polls, event calendar, reputation system, member promotions, behavior warning system, and DBMS support
Operating System:
Web

Phorum

Phorum pricing: FREE
Open source forum software based in PHP and MySQL with hooks and modules for customization, premade templates, and custom coding support
Operating System:
Web

PlushForums

PlushForums pricing: $ $ $$ = $29 or less
$ $ = $30-$59
$ $ $ = $60 or more
(for lowest plan)
Forum software with integrated blog, private messaging, member directory, paid subscriptions, live notifications, social media support, reputation system, Q&A support and 3rd party app integration
Operating System:
Web

PunBB

PunBB pricing: FREE
Forum software built on PHP with BBCode integration, private messaging, member polls, email broadcasts to groups and built-in extensions
Operating System:
Web

Vanilla Forums

Vanilla Forums pricing: $ $ $$ = $29 or less
$ $ = $30-$59
$ $ $ = $60 or more
(for lowest plan)
Forum software with Q&A support, member polls, rich content, mentions, BBCode and Markdown integration, WYSIWYG editor, member notifications, auto-save, private messaging, peer moderation, reputation system and 3rd party integration
Operating System:
Web

Simple Machines Forum

Simple Machines Forum pricing: FREE
Open source forum software with permission and user management, new and old topics tracking, IP locking for 'hammering' prevention, sub boards and expiration time for bans
Operating System:
Web

Discourse

Discourse pricing: $ $ $$ = $29 or less
$ $ = $30-$59
$ $ $ = $60 or more
(for lowest plan)
Open source forum software for civilized discussions with public and private conversations, FAQ knowledge base and 3rd party app integration
Operating System:
Web Android
Browser Extension:
Chrome

Invision Community

Invision Community pricing: $ $ $$ = $29 or less
$ $ = $30-$59
$ $ $ = $60 or more
(for lowest plan)
Forum software with Q&A format, one-click moderation, built-in support desk, premium subscriptions, drag and drop page editor, member albums, image protection and member and group blogs
Operating System:
Web

Xenforo

Xenforo pricing: $ $ $$ = $29 or less
$ $ = $30-$59
$ $ $ = $60 or more
(for lowest plan)
Forum software with social engagement, activity stream, member alerts, 3rd party add-on integrations and built-in SEO
Operating System:
Web
Browser Extension:
Chrome

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