Discourse Hosting Pricing Explorer
Discourse Hosting Pricing Explorer
Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.
Cost Estimator
Plan:
Users:
Billing:
Estimated cost: —
Key Takeaways
- Standard: $100/mo flat — unlimited users.
- Flat pricing — no per-user fees.
- Unlimited everything on all plans.
- Annual = 2 months free (~16.7% off).
- Add-ons: $50–$300/mo (SSO, backups, etc.).
- Self-host free — but no support, updates, or backups.
Plans & Prices
| Plan | From | Users | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Host | $0 | Unlimited | Community |
| Standard | $100/mo | Unlimited | |
| Business | $300/mo | Unlimited | Priority |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | Dedicated |
Competitor Comparison
Plan:
Billing:
Users:
| Tool | Mapped tier | Pricing basis | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Standard | $100 flat | — |
| Bettermode | Basic | $99 flat | — |
| Circle | Professional | $99 flat | — |
| Mighty Networks | Community | $119 flat | — |
| Higher Logic | Vanilla | $689 flat | — |
Gotchas
- Self-hosting = no backups, security patches, or support.
- Enterprise requires annual contract + SLA.
- Custom domains & SSL included only on paid plans.
Average Ratings
G2 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (420+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.6 / 5 (280+ reviews)
Based on verified reviews as of 2025.
Common Complaints
- Self-hosting setup is complex.
- Mobile app lags behind web.
- Search not as strong as Reddit.
Common Praises
- Best-in-class discussion UX.
- Extremely active open-source community.
- Transparent roadmap & frequent updates.
Plans & Prices
| Plan | From | Users | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Host | $0 | Unlimited | Community |
| Standard | $100/mo | Unlimited | |
| Business | $300/mo | Unlimited | Priority |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | Dedicated |