Which should I pick?

[Sinistra]

I am looking to start a new project and I need forum software, I currently use Invision Community for one of my other communities but I wanted to try something else that's well, more cost-efficient. I am thinking Xenforo, or using my vBulletin license but should I upgrade it to version 6 either way I will end up spending some cash. suggestions, please? thanks!

 

[Jay™]

I use several of them including IPS and Xenforo, it really comes down to what you want out of the software and what you want to give your members.

 

[Sinistra]

Welp after the customer experience I just had with vBulletin, if their support staff are as rude as their forums staff definitely not going with them

 

[nomad]

Well, I am not using any premium software, I am using open source platforms. I have used Xenoforo, vBulletin, and IPB as a staff on multiple forums and based on my experience, I think Xenforo is an ideal platform to run a community. But then it also depends on how much you are willing to spend and what kind of features do you want.

 

[Nebulous]

vBulletin

Welp after the customer experience I just had with vBulletin, if their support staff are as rude as their forums staff definitely not going with them

I would steer clear of them. They aren't what they used to be. XenForo is leaps and bounds better than vB.