vBulletin
The world's leading community software.
Overview
vBulletin is a commercial forum software that has been a popular choice for online communities for many years. It offers a comprehensive set of features for building and managing discussion forums, with options for both cloud hosting and self-hosting.
✨ Key Features
- Discussion forums
- Blogs
- Photo galleries
- Groups (sub-communities)
- Mobile apps (iOS and Android)
- SEO tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Long and established history in the market
- Comprehensive feature set
- Both cloud and self-hosted options
Unique Value: A powerful and flexible community software platform with a long history of reliability and a comprehensive feature set.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Building a large-scale, traditional discussion forum with a wide range of features
- Migrating an existing community from another platform
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users looking for a modern, lightweight forum software
- Organizations with a limited budget
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more traditional and feature-packed forum experience compared to some of the newer, more streamlined platforms.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Available with premium support packages tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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