Discourse Cloud
Discourse Cloud pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees
Short answer
Hosted version of the open-source Discourse forum with flat monthly pricing and a free self-host option.
Public pricing tiers
TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes
Free (self-host)
$0 month
$0 month
Community support, self-managed
Pro
$100 month
$100 month
5 staff seats, 20 GB storage
Business
$500 month
$500 month
15 staff seats, 100 GB storage
Enterprise
Custom
Custom
Custom, deep customization
Discourse Cloud cost calculator
For 10 seats on Pro, current public pricing implies $100 per month when annual pricing is available, or $100 month-to-month.
Hidden fees and quote risks
- SAML authentication costs extra
- Custom outgoing email (Enterprise only) adds cost
- Add-ons for extra page views, storage, emails
Enterprise notes
Enterprise plan is custom-priced and includes deep customization, dedicated infrastructure, and premium support.
Closest alternatives
Vanilla ForumsCircleMighty Networks
Sources
Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Discourse Cloud cost?
Discourse Cloud pricing depends on its Flat-rate hosted forum. The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.
What is the main hidden fee risk for Discourse Cloud?
SAML authentication costs extra
Which Discourse Cloud alternatives should buyers compare?
Vanilla Forums, Circle, Mighty Networks are the closest alternatives most procurement teams compare against Discourse Cloud.