XenForo is an Internet forum software package written in the PHP using the Zend Framework. Developed by XenForo, Ltd.
License: Commercial
XenForo offers a modern design and user-friendly experience with a strong focus on community engagement, while vBulletin is known for its robust moderation tools and long-standing reputation in the forum software market. However, XenForo may come at a higher cost and has a steeper learning curve for advanced features, whereas vBulletin suffers from an outdated interface and higher resource consumption.