xGokux Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Im having a hard time thinking of which one to get. What do you guys think is a whole lot better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 +jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted February 17, 2006 Subscriber² Share Posted February 17, 2006 Im my opinion, vBulletin is just slightly better, because of it's skinning system, and the fact that it was the first to introduce most of the features that are in IPB also. Also IPB is very expensive. For no reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mohsin Naqi Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 VB is kinds messy and not very user friendly as compared to IPB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Quillz Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Im my opinion, vBulletin is just slightly better, because of it's skinning system, and the fact that it was the first to introduce most of the features that are in IPB also. Also IPB is very expensive. For no reason. $185 isn't much more than $160, and what do you mean it has no reason? IPS needs revenue so they can continue to develop IPB and make it better. VB is kinds messy and not very user friendly as compared to IPB. Messy in what sense? I don't think the ACP is laid out as well as it could be, but the coding in vB is quite organized and easy to follow. And I find the learning curve to be the same as that of IPB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Vistas2006 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 IPB low-fi :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cyrl Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 i personally like IPB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 +M2Ys4U Subscriber¹ Posted July 23, 2008 Subscriber¹ Share Posted July 23, 2008 IPB gives the best experience not just to users but admins too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Aasum Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Topic from 2005 Awesomeness IPB :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 crazlunatic Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I wished I found this thread earlier. I paid $220 CAD for vB, and I can't believe IPB is only $60 and got more votes from Neowin users. The ACP in vB is a pain in the ass and looks like it was designed for a programmer or someone who's been runninng forums for decades. There are so many unnecessary settings and the fact that you have to scroll down stuff in a scroll box is stupid (vbulletin options). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cookie.Monster Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Invision Power Board is by far the better choice ;) It's cleaner and more user friendly :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ~ Rogue ~ Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I've worked with both. From running forums to working within the code on modifications and skins. IP.Board is the easiest to work with and most user-friendly in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 freeza Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 vBulletin by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 White Cuban Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Used to love IPB, but than realized how powerful VB is, problem is its SO expensive, but i think VB should only be implemented in a big community for its true powers, IPB is better for smaller community's. since price wise, and feature/usage wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MarkMarcel Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Newbie here and just wanted to chime in on this subject. I've been with VB for about 6 years now and just about had it with them. Their good features no longer outweigh their bloated code, difficult admincp, and poor user interaction. I use less than half the features they have in their admincp. I've also never liked the fact that they share my information with their mod site in order to use that forum. I've always felt uncomfortable with this. My admins have been begging me to switch to IPB and ironically a few weeks ago a very kind IPB skinner allowed me to play around with a IPB board she wasn't using and I really liked the admin panel a lot. Today, I'm on this forum getting a ton of valuable information and also experiencing IPB(I think) as a user. I'm also getting tired of constantly worrying about security issues with VB. It seems that when they release something not a week later there is a security problem. Hacks coming from their hack site seem to have constant problems and their coders are treated terribly at times. Vb does have some great features that IPB lacks and I'll miss them but I think it's time for me to move. From personal taste, I find that IPB boards looks more professional and well thought out vs the index of vb boards. I have also experienced a much more friendly and helpful community at IPB than VB and I have found that the skinning community for IPB boards are far more dependable. I have also noticed that vb's hack site is allowing a lot more non English posts on the English version of their forum which makes finds things a bit longer to do. This is very annoying at times for my admins. I haven't personally noticed this but if my admins are they I have to listen. There are some great things about Vbulletin and I wish I could pick and choose features from each! I'm very seriously considering switching to IPB today but I have to find a host that can manage the data transfer and that is has reliable support. If anyone knows of a good host for IPB please let me know. I don't know if that is ok here to post so I guess you can PM me. Going to go look for a IPB host. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cole Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Newbie here and just wanted to chime in on this subject. I've been with VB for about 6 years now and just about had it with them. Their good features no longer outweigh their bloated code, difficult admincp, and poor user interaction. I use less than half the features they have in their admincp. I've also never liked the fact that they share my information with their mod site in order to use that forum. I've always felt uncomfortable with this. My admins have been begging me to switch to IPB and ironically a few weeks ago a very kind IPB skinner allowed me to play around with a IPB board she wasn't using and I really liked the admin panel a lot. Today, I'm on this forum getting a ton of valuable information and also experiencing IPB(I think) as a user. I'm also getting tired of constantly worrying about security issues with VB. It seems that when they release something not a week later there is a security problem. Hacks coming from their hack site seem to have constant problems and their coders are treated terribly at times. Vb does have some great features that IPB lacks and I'll miss them but I think it's time for me to move. From personal taste, I find that IPB boards looks more professional and well thought out vs the index of vb boards. I have also experienced a much more friendly and helpful community at IPB than VB and I have found that the skinning community for IPB boards are far more dependable. I have also noticed that vb's hack site is allowing a lot more non English posts on the English version of their forum which makes finds things a bit longer to do. This is very annoying at times for my admins. I haven't personally noticed this but if my admins are they I have to listen. There are some great things about Vbulletin and I wish I could pick and choose features from each! I'm very seriously considering switching to IPB today but I have to find a host that can manage the data transfer and that is has reliable support. If anyone knows of a good host for IPB please let me know. I don't know if that is ok here to post so I guess you can PM me. Going to go look for a IPB host. Mark Just to clarify, Jelsoft owns vBulletin.Org, they are not sharing your information with any third parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheHouseBunny Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I've used VB for some time and i like it a lot, but i'm testing IP now on one of my servers, so far it's kinda hard to getting used to so i will prolly switch back to VB. And i think VB is much more logical than IP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 +jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted January 24, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted January 24, 2010 vBulletin 3 is very logical - especially when it comes to editing templates and creating styles - but vBulletin 4.0 is an absolute nightmare. A lot of things are overcomplicated and overall.. IPB is easier. Even though IPB3 is still a bit of a confusing nightmare when you're new to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 +Tyranade Subscriber² Posted January 24, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted January 24, 2010 IPB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 thechronic Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 In my experience Invision Power Board is solid and will take a lot of hammering. I can't speak for VB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Subject Delta Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 IPB for me, I feel it is a lot more user friendly, and easier on the eyes than vB, guess I am a bit biased because I have been working with it for nearly 6 years, but I have never found any other forum software that has suited me quiet as much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Stokkolm Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Why are you restricting yourself to just these two boards? MyBB and phpBB are both awesome suites and are both comparable in performance and features to vB and IPB. FirstWaaaa 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dance. Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 IPB. Jekajbper and AnnaIonas 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Growled Member Posted January 24, 2010 Member Share Posted January 24, 2010 I've always felt that vBulletin is slightly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mouldy Punk Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I used to prefer vBulletin, but I think IPB has the edge these days. It's pretty close in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Quillz Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Why are you restricting yourself to just these two boards? MyBB and phpBB are both awesome suites and are both comparable in performance and features to vB and IPB. Not really. MyBB and phpBB are good freeware solutions, but neither have nearly as many features as IPB and vB. And, that said, I think IPB 3 is better than vB 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SYBINX Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Been a customer of Invisionpower from day one, even when they decided to charge for using IPB I still stuck with IPS because they developed a better board than VB. I would never use VB. HaumMadomom 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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