Forum software

PHP Bulletin.

Stop renting your community and start owning it. Modern, lightning-fast forum software with the speed of a web app and the control of self-hosting.

From $199 one-time, full source code, version 1.0
Millisecond load times

Optimized PHP and custom CSS, no heavy frameworks.

Mobile-first

An app-like experience on phones, tablets and desktops.

Invisible spam protection

Bots and spammers filtered without captchas.

Installed within 24 hours

Or you get a full refund.

A forum for the modern web.

For years, running an online community meant choosing between outdated forum scripts and expensive platforms that hold your data and charge monthly fees. PHP Bulletin changes that.

It loads instantly, which helps your Core Web Vitals and your search rankings, and it looks great on every screen. A multi-layered security system quietly filters out bots and spammers before they reach your database, so your real members are never bothered with captchas.

You receive the full, unencrypted source code: no vendor lock-in, no arbitrary limits. You own your data and your community's future.

Why communities choose PHP Bulletin

For your members

  • Fast pages on any device
  • A clean, modern interface
  • No annoying captchas
  • A community that stays independent

For you

  • Your data on your own server
  • Full, unencrypted source code
  • Professional installation within 24 hours
  • No monthly fees

One payment. Yours forever.

No monthly fees and no per-listing charges. Both licenses include the full, unencrypted PHP source code, free installation on your server and free technical support.

Standard license

$199one-time payment
  • One website (single domain)
  • Full PHP source code, no encryption
  • Free professional installation
  • Free technical support
  • No "powered by" links required
Order Standard

Enterprise license

$499one-time payment
  • Unlimited domains
  • Developer rights for client projects
  • Everything in Standard
  • Ideal for agencies and growing businesses
Order Enterprise

Need it customized? We adapt our products to your project. Combining scripts? Pay 2, get 3 on any three systems. All prices on the pricing page.

PHP Bulletin questions

Where can I see the full features and demo?

On the PHP Bulletin website, phpbulletin.com, with an interactive feature tour and a live demo.

How does the installation guarantee work?

Our engineers install and configure the forum on your hosting within 24 hours of purchase, or you receive a full refund.

Do I own the forum data?

Yes. The forum runs on your own server, and you receive the complete source code.

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