vBulletin
5.9#10 in discussion forum softwareFrom $14.99 a monthWebSelf-hosted
VisitvBulletin vs WoltLab Suite
WoltLab Suite
6.5#4 in discussion forum softwareFrom €431.40 a yearWebExtensionSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | vBulletin | WoltLab Suite |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
vBulletin plans
- vBulletin Cloud$14.99 a month
- vBulletin 6 license$179, paid once
WoltLab Suite plans
- 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
Pick vBulletin if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WoltLab Suite if…
WoltLab Suite suits organizations and communities that need forums plus structured content apps. It supports both managed cloud hosting and self-hosted installations.