YAF.NET
Open-source forum software for ASP.NET
YAF.NET, or Yet Another Forum.NET, is an open-source discussion forum package for ASP.NET. It offers a full forum experience for the Microsoft web stack.
Key features
- Native ASP.NET forum
- Theming and module support
- Granular permission system
- Moderation toolset
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in C#
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Trade-offs
- .NET hosting required
- Smaller community than PHP forums
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