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Acute vs Simple Machines Forum

A side-by-side look at Acute and Simple Machines Forum. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Acute

Acute

Photos & Graphics

Acute is a free and open source drawing and painting application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provides a intuitive interface and a range of tools for digital art creation including brushes, layers, filters and more.

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Simple Machines Forum

Simple Machines Forum

Social & Communications

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) is a free, open source forum software that allows you to set up and run an online community. It has features like member profiles, private messaging, search, custom themes, add-ons, spam prevention, and more.

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