Cost of running a forum!

[Jeanine]

I always wanted to start a forum for work at home moms, but it seem like it can run you a lot of money.

Isn't there any free or at least cheaper forum software?

[joshchan214]

sure there is. two main free options.
phpbb
- nice third party theme.

Simple Machines Forums(SMF)
- known but unproven security (or was it?)
- admin and mod panel are better

any others? please do tell, this is an old forum debate.

[Aziz]

I don't think there are other, both phpBB and SMF are good
there are some differences, phpBB is better if you are looking for good themes

[khena25]

OMG. You kidding me? There is not better forum (free) than MyBB.

[Jacki]

Originally Posted by khena25

OMG. You kidding me? There is not better forum (free) than MyBB.

phpBB3 is best free forum software out there.

MyBB is okay, but no where as good as phpBB3.

[Aziz]

Originally Posted by Jacki

phpBB3 is best free forum software out there.

MyBB is okay, but no where as good as phpBB3.

I agrees :wwink:

[joshchan214]

but i'll use smf IF i can find good themes XD.

[Aziz]

Originally Posted by joshchan214

but i'll use smf IF i can find good themes XD.

if (get."good theme") = use "SMF"

} else 
use.(phpbb_$version)
} else
use.(myBB_$version)
}else
do not use (forum script()

}

//* lol *//

I R PRO CODER WHAT YOU KNOW

[Gianni]

I'm sure you can have some success without even spending money on anything, except for the domain-name. These days you can get free hosting that could be better than some paid ones.