vBulletin vs WoltLab Suite
vBulletin
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WoltLab Suite
woltlab.comSide by side
| Figure | vBulletin | WoltLab Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99/mo | €35.95/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Spec score · Discussion Forum Software | 6.9 (#10) | 7.6 (#7) |
| Spec score · Forum Software | 6.9 (#16) | 7.6 (#12) |
| Spec score · Online Community Platforms | 6.9 (#50) | 7.6 (#35) |
| Product | vBulletin is forum and community publishing software. | WoltLab Suite is community and forum software for brands, businesses, and communities. |
| Security | The manual says post requests are restricted to the site's domain unless other referrers are added to a whitelist. | The product describes user permissions, one-way password storage, optional multi-factor authentication, and SSL/TLS support. |
| Support | The vBulletin 6 license announcement includes one month of ticket support and says the average ticket is answered within 24 hours. | Cloud plans include official ticket support; higher plans add extra support seats, priority processing, or video conference training. |
Plans
WoltLab Suite
- Starter (monthly)€39.95 a month
- Professional (monthly)€79.95 a month
- Self-Hosted License€129.99, paid once
- Business (monthly)€249.95 a month
- Starter (annual)€431.40 a year
- Professional (annual)€863.40 a year
- Business (annual)€2,699.40 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
WoltLab Suite
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