Discourse pricing (2026)
Discourse's paid plans start at $100/month — above the $74 median of the 5 Membership & Community Platforms tools we track. A free plan is available, and you can test it on a 14-day free trial.
Pricing verified Aug 25, 2026Page updated Aug 25, 2026
Plans
Every plan, side by side
Self-hosted
$0
Free forever
- Full software, no feature limits
- All plugins and themes
- You provide the server
- Community support only
- You handle upgrades and backups
Basic (hosted)
$100/mo
per month (billed annually)
- Managed hosting and upgrades
- Custom domain
- Five staff users
- Standard plugins
- Email support
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Standard (hosted)
$300/mo
per month (billed annually)
Everything in Basic (hosted), plus:
- Unlimited staff users
- Custom themes and plugins
- Single sign-on
- Higher page-view allowance
Business (hosted)
$500/mo
per month (billed annually)
Everything in Standard (hosted), plus:
- Priority support
- Advanced customisation
- Higher traffic limits
- Dedicated onboarding
At a glance
Plan comparison
Monthly vs annual pricing and the headline limits of each tier.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Unit | Key inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted | Free | $0/mo | free, open source | Full software, no feature limits · All plugins and themes |
| Basic (hosted) | $100/mo | $100/mo | per month (billed annually) | Managed hosting and upgrades · Custom domain |
| Standard (hosted) | $300/mo | $300/mo | per month (billed annually) | Unlimited staff users · Custom themes and plugins |
| Business (hosted) | $500/mo | $500/mo | per month (billed annually) | Priority support · Advanced customisation |
Pricing verified Aug 25, 2026Sources:Self-hostedBasic (hosted)Standard (hosted)Business (hosted)
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