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Jomsocial vs BuddyPress

Discussion in 'Joomla' started by JustBusiness, Jul 14, 2010.

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    Hi,

    I want to create a community based site.

    Which of the above 2 are the best and why?

    Really appreciate any input.

    Thanks
     
    JustBusiness, Jul 14, 2010 IP
  2. jsuite

    jsuite Peon

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    #2
    have a look at Mighty Touch, it's functionality high above those two have.
     
    jsuite, Jul 14, 2010 IP
  3. Bratzilla

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    #3
    The bigger question is, what CMS do you prefer? Joomla or WordPress?

    And, what's your budget? BuddyPress is free. Jomsocial is around, oh, $150 USD for the version that doesn't have a link-back to the developer.

    I would suggest you stay away from Mighty Touch unless they have removed Ion Cube. I NEVER, EVER recommend running encrypted software on your server.
     
    Bratzilla, Jul 15, 2010 IP
  4. vidhyardhi

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    i vote for jomsocial.. best social networking site can be made using it
     
    vidhyardhi, Jul 28, 2010 IP
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    #5
    I don't recommend Mighty Touch. I've used both BuddyPress and JomSocial and like them both.

    BuddyPress is a lot easier to work with, but is much less flexible. If you're going to have a large community, my vote is for JomSocial. They're having a $45 special (~70% off!) until this Saturday... You should email them asking about it so you can get in on it!
     
    DPExpert, Jul 29, 2010 IP
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    #6
    These two are kind of different. They suit different needs. BuddyPress is much closer to Twitter, while JomSocial goes the Facebook direction.
    It depends what kind of site do you want to create...
     
    ivo.apostolov, Aug 1, 2010 IP
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    #7
    Use socialengine!
    Dont try to use buddypress it's really sucks ) lagz, bugz and etc
     
    orangestudio, Aug 8, 2010 IP