There has been a strong competition between vBulletin forum application and the IPB application since longtime. These are two of the widely used forum applications chosen by webmasters. The following information offers a brief understanding and the difference between the two, which must help you choose an ideal solution for starting your own forum based website.
Advantages : vBulletin vs IPB Forum application #
| vBulletin | IPB |
| Offers an ability to the users to start a poll and track them on user-to-user basis | Compatible with MySQL, MSSQL and Oracle databases |
| Compatible with XHTML | Users can customize the attachment placement |
| Admins can keep a track of user logging | Hot topics are displayed in searches |
| Drafted messages are allowed to post | Enables users to set different forum rules |
| One can track particular member participation | Users can post address books, message drafts and attachments in private messages |
| Offers simple to use plugin installer | Users can be banned based upon the email address |
Disadvantages : vBulletin and IPB Forum application #
| vBulletin | IPB |
| Costlier than IPB | Users need to pay for add-on modules for integration with other applications |
| Users need to pay for add-on modules for integrating applications with vBulletin | Some difference in operability is seen in different versions. |
| Incompatible with MSSQL or Oracle databases. Users need to stick to MySQL only. | Users need to pay for the drivers for MSSQL and Oracle |
| Cannot attach files in private messages | Inability to install skins or themes instantly. |
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