Announcing the Presale Event for vBulletin 4.0 Suite and Important License Changes

[Jeff66]

I've just noticed this:

Bulk Pricing:

0-2 $235
3-5 $235
6-10 $235
11-24 $235
25-49 $232
50 or more $220

So people who buy 3-5 get a discount of.... $0, as do people who buy 6-10 and 11-24. People who buy 25-49 get a $3 discount. That's a massive saving of just over 1%, what a generous offer


I'm beginning to think this is all some kind of joke. It's not April 1st is it?

[diesalot]

I think alot of people have not read this part properly.

Beginning today, we are introducing new a license structure. vBulletin is changing to a one-time owned license fee for each major point release. That means no more annual renewal fees. Once you purchase a major point version, you’ll receive maintenance, security and minor point releases for the life of 4.x.

So you dont have to pay again untill 5.x.
I might be wrong but im pretty sure that is what it clearly states.


But yeh. they should be giving more time for the pre sale offer.

[maidos]

agree this is a complete BS 250 usd for existing customer... arent they greedy for more money ...im selling my license and going with iipb for christ sake

[Pete C]

Originally Posted by diesalot

I think alot of people have not read this part properly.



So you dont have to pay again untill 5.x.
I might be wrong but im pretty sure that is what it clearly states.

That's what it says . . but when will they release 5? Next year, the year after? It's not really possible to evaluate long-term cost anymore, and I have a sneaking suspicion that's just the way they want it.

[bigwest]

Originally Posted by diesalot

So you dont have to pay again untill 5.x.
I might be wrong but im pretty sure that is what it clearly states.

Yup, and I am guessing that major upgrades will come much more frequently now that they can charge big bucks for them.

I think what Jelsoft doesn't realize is... their software isn't exactly cheap. It's almost like buying Illustrator or Photoshop.

I love vBulletin but is it really worth this much? I have three forums to maintain, and this is becoming extremely expensive.

[gruffyserv]

Originally Posted by Belder

That's what it says . . but when will they release 5? Next year, the year after? It's not really possible to evaluate long-term cost anymore, and I have a sneaking suspicion that's just the way they want it.

I'll take a wild stab at this. VB 5.x will come out 12-14 months from when VB4 is launched to make sure everyone's license is expired, and VB5 will require buying another "new license".

Remember, they won't be getting revenue from people who need to upgrade to the latest version anymore since upgrades for 4 will be "free" to license holders.


That being said, I would probably buy the suite at half price if I could actually see it or at least see screenshots of it.

[Jeff66]

I run two non profit sites, the only way I'll be able to pay for the new version is if I ask my forum members to contribute, and they won't do that without seeing a working site first.

So I don't think I'll tell them there's a new version, the existing one works fine.

[murekhalir]

I own 4 forums - and want a demo before you make me dump 4x w.e. price there is for this.

The people want a demo.

This is just as bad as my windows vista.

[TNCclubman]

where can we buy stock in vB? lol

[morrow]

I've been a VB user since 2002. The 30 bux a year was reasonable. I'll continue to pay that for the updates but not a cent more, nevermind $130.00 for something I can't even see... Not only will I not be shelling out $130.00, after Oct 30, it goes up to $250.

My users don't use the Blogs. There are so many better FREE blogs out there right now, why bother with VB's? Ok, so now you get a VBulletin CMS... VBAdvanced is a pretty nice CMS and it's FREEEEEEEEEEEE.

I guess the end is near. I won't be continuing my yearly subscription for anything more than what I've been paying, especially not with this economy (US).