Sigma Chat Vs. Ip Parachat

[zilla]

Okay... I convinced my friend to take the plunge and set up a paid invision power board (not my site, a different one.) Now... I'm wanting to have an integrated chatroom that uses the same database as the message board. I'm looking at sigma chat and invision parachat, and I was just curious if anyone had any experiences with either one or any recommendations. I've tried the free ad-supported version of the parachat, and I like it; however, there's some better moderation features on sigma chat for a lower price. Otherwise, the parachat would be a slam dunk. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

[stevevan]

Sorry...I've never played with either one. Hang in there...I'm sure someone has tested it out and will have some comments for ya!

[Head Guru]

Okay... I convinced my friend to take the plunge and set up a paid invision power board (not my site, a different one.) Now... I'm wanting to have an integrated chatroom that uses the same database as the message board. I'm looking at sigma chat and invision parachat, and I was just curious if anyone had any experiences with either one or any recommendations. I've tried the free ad-supported version of the parachat, and I like it; however, there's some better moderation features on sigma chat for a lower price. Otherwise, the parachat would be a slam dunk. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

 

Most of the PHP chat forums I have seen simply do not work very well. They either are very intensive against server resources or they just dont update enough.

 

I think the only real chat solution is a true IRC server.

 

Sorry we dont get into IRC services.

 

Good luck.

[zilla]

Thanks. Thought I'd update in case anyone else ever had the question. I went ahead and chose the parachat, figuring it's made by the same people who do the boards. They did have a discount available after I signed up, so I was able to get more features than I thought I could.

 

Overall, I'm very pleased. It shows who's in the chatroom at the bottom of the board right under the who's online section. They have some emoticons I could do without, but I can't change them because it's hosted by them and not me. Other than that, I'm happy with it.

 

Oh yeah, and you guys will love this.... I cannot log-in to the chat administration section using Internet Explorer. I tried and tried; and then I tried in Firefox and it worked fine. Tried again in IE, and still no dice, LOL.