What is the best forum software to use?

[Vaador]

I'm just wondering on the thoughts of the community on which is the best forum software to use?

I mainly stick with MyBB.

 

[Allan]

Really depends if you are asking about free or paid. If free I really like what ElkArte is doing and they listen to the community on what they want.

 

[Keranov]

If you are looking for a free software you can continue to stick with MyBB. It's really good for a free one. But if you are looking for a premium software I will recommend XenForo or Invision Power Boards.

 

[jyy]

It depends on your ability as a web developer. For instance, if you cannot operate an FTP or your hosting/internet setup won't allow fast enough uploading, then SMF and bbPress might be your best choices. However, otherwise, it seems to become a subjective thing. Nonetheless, it is true the premium brands have more knick-knacks included with less hassle.

 

[Empire]

I wouldn't say the best. Each person has there likes and dislikes about forum based software. And yet again comes down to what you need it for since each software is different and each on might not get a plugin that they needed.

The as for the owner, he/she might go with this since it's easy or can code for it. I use IPB as it's easy, admin is made very good and it has so much options plus the theme is just gets better

 

[Nomad]

I have not used premium software, therefore, I do not know what is the best but based on my experience as a user, Xenforo seems to be good. Among open source SMF is really nice

 

[Dilip]

MyBB recently got some responsive theme projects. They are free as far as I know. That is one area where they had issues.

 

[Tracy]

MyBB recently got some responsive theme projects. They are free as far as I know. That is one area where they had issues.

Before "mobile" became the in thing, myBB was my poison of choice for the open source scripts, even above SMF. But once mobile use became more prevalent, it quickly fell to the bottom of the pack. it STILL has issues and requires special themes (last time I looked) to get responsive capability, and that should already be native to it.
That in itself is one of the major reasons I avoid it for consideration for any project.