Forum Software Info and Resources
This page was put together as a service to webmasters who want to or already run an online community.
Featured Forum Software
vBulletin is the most popular and full featured commercial forum software programmed in PHP/mySQL. The premier choice for serious communities. vBulletin.com
phpBB is a free and open-source forum software using PHP/mySQL — very similar to vBulletin. A good choice for webmasters who want a lot of features, but with no cost. phpBB.com 
Vanilla is an open-source, standards-compliant, multi-lingual, fully extensible discussion forum for the web, for PHP/mySQL — and it’s free. GetVanilla.com
More Forum Software
UBB – php/mySQL popular commercial forum software.
punBB – Free, lightweight PHP-powered discussion board. Released under GNU General Public License.
SMF (Simple Machines Forum) – Free, php/mySQL, full featured discussion board software.
XennoBB – Free. php/mySQL. Features a simple but powerful templating system which allows you to integrate the forum into any website with just a few code changes.
Phorum – Free speedy board software running php/mySQL.
wowBB – Commercial software — php/mySQL.
WebWiz – Free, ASP bulletin board system software.
Featured Forum Software Resources
Read over-views and compare the features of forum software. ForumMatrix helps you decide which forum is the best for your needs. ForumMatrix.org 
The forum about forums! Specifically a message board created for Bulletin Board owners to exchange information and ideas. theAdminZone.com 
ForumShock offers a handy service of paid posting. Good service to populate your forum to get it started or give it a boost. ForumShock.com 
