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Add to SafariWhen comparing AsmBB vs ElkArte, the Slant community recommends AsmBB for most people. In the question“What are the best web forum software packages?” AsmBB is ranked 4th while ElkArte is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose AsmBB is:
AsmBB does not create any SQL queries in run time and from user provided data. This way, SQL injection is impossible by design. AsmBB uses very few external libraries, this way preventing exploitation of 3rd party bugs and vulnerabilities.
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Pros
Pro Very high security level
AsmBB does not create any SQL queries in run time and from user provided data. This way, SQL injection is impossible by design.
AsmBB uses very few external libraries, this way preventing exploitation of 3rd party bugs and vulnerabilities.
Pro Supports database encryption
Since v2.7 AsmBB supports database encryption.
Pro Highly customizable design
The whole design of the forum is defined in external template files that can be easily edited without need to change the code.
Pro No library dependencies - everything needed is in the package
Pro Easy installation even on shared hosting
Pro Mobile friendly
AsmBB provides specially optimized skin for mobile browsers, resulting for best UX on any device.
Pro Multiple user selectable skins
The whole look & feel of AsmBB can be changed by using template and CSS files. Several sets of template files can be installed simultaneously. Every user of the forum can select the skin he likes.
Pro Real-time chat
Since v1.5 AsmBB includes real-time chat in order to allow instant communication between users for themes not suitable for the "message board" format.
Pro Really high performance and low requirements to the hosting
Pro Improved Anti Spam measures
Elkarte has BadBehaviour and other measures included into the core to protect your forum from spammers.
Pro Notification centre
ElkArte has a notification center where you can see mentions, likes, quoted messages and other alerts, all included into the core of the software.
Pro Responsive design
ElkArte comes out of the box with two responsive styles.
Pro Easy to install
Pro Open Source
It is completely free to use and is licensed with an open source BSD-3 clause license.
Pro Integrated video embedding
Integrated video embedding for YouTube, Vimeo, and DailyMotion.
Cons
Con Bad setup
Terrible experience and bad setup.
Con Limited themes and extensions
And community is fairly small as it is derived from SMF Forums.
