[quote="Jason"]
I think the theme makes a difference with phpBB.

Ex. This paid phpBB  theme 

https://themeforest.net/item/milk-multipurpose-responsive-phpbb-31-theme/16119149?_gl=1*hyxh73*_ga*NDg2NzczNTI4LjE3MzIyMjgxMTU.*_ga_ZKBVC1X78F*MTczMjIzMDE2NS4xLjEuMTczMjIzMDczNy42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.51971113.1205794474.1732228115-486773528.1732228115

is $30 but that's way less than around $200 for a XF license.  :shock:
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The price is worth it though. It’s like paying for a used car that doesn’t have that many features and paying for brand new car that runs smoother.

Comparing a theme to a license isn’t much of a comparison though. You can purchase an Xenforo theme for $30 as well. 

Dohtheme has a few themes for $30.
https://www.dohtheme.com/community/products/?page=1