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Misago vs Simple Machines Forum
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| Fact | Misago | Simple Machines Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 2.8k | 751 |
| Latest | 0.39.6 | v2.1.8 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | about 86 days between releases | about 236 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace vBulletin. Alternatives to vBulletin →
Full replacementMisagoForum software with categories, threads, private messages and moderation.
Full replacementSimple Machines ForumForum software with boards, topics, permissions and mods.
Misago
- 0.39.62026-06-19Misago 0.39.6 is a maintenance release that removes focus outline from all links on Chrome and updates german translati…
- 0.39.52026-05-29Misago 0.39.5 is a maintenance release that updates translations.
- 0.39.42025-08-09Misago 0.39.4 is a maintenance release that updates translations and silences errors encountered by auth status.
- 0.39.32025-03-15Misago 0.39.3
- 0.39.22025-02-17Misago 0.39.2 is a maintenance release that updates translations and fixes thread list styles to fix invalid vertical s…
Misago
unsigned The latest release, 0.39.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Simple Machines Forum
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.8, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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