Discourse pricing: plans, free tier & real monthly cost
Open-source forum software trusted by major developer communities
Pricing verified Jul 2026.
Visit Discourse · Official pricing page
Free tier: Free hosted plan: 2 staff seats, unlimited members, 500K pageviews/mo, 5 GB
Discourse plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — | 2 staff seats, unlimited members, 500K pageviews/mo, 5 GB storage |
| Pro | $100/mo | — | 5 staff seats, 20 GB storage |
| Business | $500/mo | — | 15 staff seats, 100 GB storage |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | — | Custom — unlimited staff, 1M+ pageviews |
Paid tiers meter staff/admin seats, not community members — the free hosted plan supports unlimited members. Open source and free to self-host.
Stacks that use Discourse
- Build a community forum — Give your users a home base. A space to connect, help each other, and stick around.
Discourse pricing FAQ
Does Discourse have a free tier?
Yes. Free hosted plan: 2 staff seats, unlimited members, 500K pageviews/mo, 5 GB
How much does Discourse cost?
Paid plans start at $100/month on the Pro plan (5 staff seats, 20 GB storage). Higher tiers are custom-priced — contact sales.
How up to date is this Discourse pricing?
We last verified it in Jul 2026 against Discourse's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.