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What is Higher Logic Vanilla?

Vanilla Forums simplifies the process of building an online community that resonates with your customers and audience. With both open-source and hosted solutions, thousands of businesses leverage our platform to enhance brand loyalty, foster advocacy, and reduce customer service expenses. Our diverse clientele spans companies from various industries around the world, showcasing the global appeal and effectiveness of our offerings. By choosing Vanilla, organizations can create engaging spaces that facilitate meaningful interactions and strengthen relationships with their users.

What is Simple Machines Forum (SMF)?

SMF provides an all-in-one solution that includes an intuitive forum, packed with a wide array of powerful features catering to both users and administrators alike. Developed collaboratively by a global team of volunteers, this open-source platform is designed to be both accessible and functional. The advanced Package Manager allows for quick installation of numerous modifications from a vast database, complemented by a variety of custom themes to enhance your site's look. Should you face any difficulties, the SMF Support Team and the friendly community members are always available to assist you in overcoming any obstacles. Commonly referred to as Simple Machines Forum, or SMF, this free software enables you to quickly set up your own online community. Moreover, its advanced template engine grants you total control over the appearance of your message board, while the unique SSI (Server Side Includes) feature ensures smooth integration between your forum and website. This degree of flexibility and customization makes SMF a favored option for individuals aiming to foster a vibrant online community. In addition, the ongoing contributions from the user community continually enhance the platform's capabilities, ensuring it remains relevant and effective for all users.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Chatwee
Clicky
Craft CMS
Easyflow
Hootsuite
Kryptronic eCommerce
Mailchimp
NetSuite CRM
Oracle Cloud CX
Salesforce
SearchUnify
Sturdy
WordPress
Zendesk

Integrations Supported

Chatwee
Flarum
KeyCAPTCHA

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Vanilla Forums

Date Founded

2009

Company Location

Canada

Company Website

vanillaforums.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Simple Machines Forum

Date Founded

2006

Company Website

www.simplemachines.org

Categories and Features

Brand Advocacy

Not specified

Collaboration

Brainstorming
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Contact Management
Content Management
Document Management
Project Management
Real Time Editing
Task Management
Version Control
Video Conferencing

Community

Content Management
Content Moderation
Discussions / Forums
Event Management
Group Management
Ideation / Crowdsourcing
Member Directory
Membership Management

Social Networking

Activity / News Feed
Advertising Management
Data Security
Event Management
Group Management
Media Library
Privacy Options
Social Media Integration
Social Media Tagging
User Profiles

Categories and Features

Community

Content Moderation
Discussions / Forums
Member Directory

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