Free forum supplier recommendations

[DTForums]

I'm considering moving from tapatalk as tapatalk has very limited support, limited add ons, limited theme control and well, limited everything it seems.

Plus a lot of people seem to hate it. Don't know why.

Anyways,

I've tried jcink but that seems to have broken add ons and some basic features are missing. Plus it requires you to edit a lot of code for simple things and then put those codes in each individual theme. I've been looking at mybb but can't find a free host to even try out the software.

Basically I'm looking for a forum provider that has the following in built or available with plugins:

Free (I can't afford paid forums)
Mobile friendly option.
Likes system.
Awards system.
Multiple themes option.
Styled usernames.
Uses plugins as opposed to coding.
Non rude and power hungry support staff.

Not necessary but would like the option;

Arcade
Shop
Shoutbox

Also, preferred is not requiring a separate host but if a host is required it needs to be easy to install on that host (free hosting at that - with possible option to upgrade for a cheap price). Not a software that requires extensive knowledge in coding and web based hosting.

Note: can't be proboards.

 

[simonweb]

I would recommend you to find a good shared hosting provider with a good admin control panel which let's you easily install and manage a free forum software like Mybb or phpbb. That way you will have complete control of your database and can move it around.

 

[Deleted member 45570]

Yes try byethost.com which gives you free hosting and install one of the Free forum software and set things up.

 

[fybros]

The FM Forum recommended supplier list is the perfect platform to enhance the image of the organization and expand the scope of influence.

 

[Deleted member 17779]

You should try Forumotion based on what you listed.

 

[vans]

You should try Forumotion based on what you listed.

This one has good reviews over the Internet, you should take a look into that one for sure.

 

[Deleted member 17779]

This one has good reviews over the Internet, you should take a look into that one for sure.

Forumotion is how I got started when it comes to having a forum.

I would have also recommended Zetaboards as well but they were bought out by Tapatalk. A lot of people quit using them when they were bought out by Tapatalk.

 

[Deleted member 4320]

I know it might not seem, practical but I'd steer well clear of free forum hosting. You can literally get up and running with your own forum in about an hour for only like $10.