Web Design Tools and Resources
phpBB 0FREE
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
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ProBoards 1FREEMIUMFree 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
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Yet Another Forum 0FREE
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
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Web
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vBulletin 2$
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
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miniBB 0FREE
Open source forum software with IP flood protection, unlimited member accounts, BBCode integration, member polls, and email subscriptions and notifications
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Web
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MyBB 0FREE
Open source forum software with private messaging, member polls, event calendar, reputation system, member promotions, behavior warning system, and DBMS support
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Web
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Phorum 0FREE
Open source forum software based in PHP and MySQL with hooks and modules for customization, premade templates, and custom coding support
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PlushForums 3$ $
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
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Web
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FluxBB 0FREE
Open source forum software built on PHP with forum and topic subscription, announcements, BBCode integration, link disallowing, online user list, permanent and temporary bans, and forum redirecting
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Web
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PunBB 0FREE
Forum software built on PHP with BBCode integration, private messaging, member polls, email broadcasts to groups and built-in extensions
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Web
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Vanilla Forums 4$ $ $
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
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Web
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Simple Machines Forum 0FREE
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
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Discourse 4$ $ $
Open source forum software for civilized discussions with public and private conversations, FAQ knowledge base and 3rd party app integration
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Web
Android
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Invision Community 3$ $
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
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Web
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Xenforo 3$ $
Forum software with social engagement, activity stream, member alerts, 3rd party add-on integrations and built-in SEO
Operating System:
Web
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Chrome
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