phpBB vs SMF comparison.
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Which are the differences berween phpBB and SMF?
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phpBB
Pros:
- offers password protected forums
- has support for MySQL, MSSQL and PostgresSQL database engines.
- offers search flood control
- post sorting
- has a large selection of free plugins, modules and templates (~533 Available Plugins and ~625 Available Themes).
- customizable private message filters
- compatible with Smartphones
- forum organization (forum categories, URL redirection forum, sub sections)
Cons:
- does not support RSS
- HTML code cannot be inserted in posts
- mod installation is done manually, thus installation of some additional modules may not be straightforward and may require more advanced skills
- no user ratings
- no hidden topics
- no trashcan forum
- no embedded videos
- no calendar
- no bundled software
- no payment subscriptions
SMF
Pros:
- highly customizable (~1983 available plugins and ~1426 available themes).
- multiple language support. Different languages can be switched between on the fly
- full or partial censoring of pre-set words
- automatic package manager, which allows for the easy and effortless module and theme installation
- can display query count per page
- spellcheck
- cookie and session based authentication
- abnormal behavior detection
- payment subscriptions
- post by E-mail
- hidden topics
- trashcan forum
- embedded videos
- calendar
- bundled software
Cons:
- no search flood control
- custom BBCode buttons are not supported
- customizable filters for private messaging are not available
- no user rating
- profile fields cannot be customized
