Forumotion

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Country: France (FR)
Founded: 2004
Developer: Forumotion (French company)
Pricing: Free with premium upgrades
Open source: No
Platforms: Web

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Overview

Forumotion is a web-based platform for creating and hosting customizable discussion forums. Users can set up forums without technical expertise, with options for themes, modules, and member management. It targets communities needing persistent online discussion spaces, distinguishing itself through unlimited free hosting and built-in tools like backups and event schedulers.

Key Features

Easy Forum Creation - Create fully customizable forums without coding knowledge.
Unlimited Hosting - No limits on forums, posts, or bandwidth on free plan.
Regular Backups - Automatic backups with restore options up to 4 months.
Event Scheduler - Built-in tool to create and manage events on the forum.
Member Profile Management - Edit avatars, signatures, levels, and quotations for members.
Mobile App Integration - Native compatibility with Topic'it app for iOS and Android.
Admin Panel - Comprehensive panel for forum configuration, security, and modules.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Unlimited forums, basic customization, backups, mobile integration.
Premium	Paid upgrades	Advanced themes, more storage, ad removal, extra modules.

Platforms & Requirements

Forumotion runs entirely in web browsers on desktop and mobile devices. No software installation required; accessible via any modern browser. Mobile access optimized through Topic'it app on iOS and Android.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Topic'it mobile app (iOS/Android)
API for Topic'it setup
Custom themes and modules
Event scheduling tools
Backup and restore system
Admin member editing tools

Alternatives

App	Difference
ProBoards	Similar free forum hosting but with more template options and less emphasis on mobile apps.
Discourse	Modern open-source platform focused on responsive design and PWAs, requires self-hosting or paid hosting.
phpBB	Free open-source software for self-hosted forums, offers greater customization but needs server setup.
bbPress	Lightweight WordPress plugin for forums, integrates directly with WP sites unlike standalone Forumotion.

Reputation

Forumotion is recognized for its simplicity and free unlimited hosting, appealing to small communities since 2004. Users praise the ease of setup and reliable backups. Criticisms include dated interface, occasional ads on free plans, and limited advanced customization compared to self-hosted options.

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