What do you think about Vbulletin vs Xenforo?

[katie hunter]

Originally Posted by KW802

So, yes, you did question why vB4 had an "inferior" search function then?

In regards to XF, what it tells me is that the developers were realistic in that most forum installs aren't likely to even have Sphinx installed on the server and by separating the Sphinx add-on coding it allows for a leaner core at a lower price point while also offering an option for those customers who might need. You're right, that does tell us a lot.

It doesn't translate that way. Read my previous reply.

VB 4.x didn't have Sphinx Search as part of its core search function
VB 5.x did have Sphinx Search as part of its core function without charging customers for it.

XF does have an enhanced Search Function i.e., using http://www.elasticsearch.org/ they aren't using Sphinx by the way. And so they are charging customers an additional $50 for it when it should be part of the core product. Not to mention being forced to pay for a higher renewal price and if you don't want to keep paying a higher renewal price, you have to actually get rid of the addon you already paid for, so losing the $50 you originally paid. Very very bad policy for money making.

If you had the choice between buying a product with a superior search function without needing to pay an additional $$ for it and a product with an inferior search function and you would need to pay an additional $$ for a better search, which one will you choose? Be honest with yourself.

Remember buying a VB license, grants you access to VB 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x so you have multiple choices and options.