To get started, no credit card required. Change plans anytime. All prices in USD.
Starter
- Unlimited members
- 2 staff
- 10k monthly pageviews
- discourse.group domain
Standard
- Unlimited members
- 5 staff
- 100k monthly pageviews
- Custom domain
- Custom themes
- API and Webhook access
Business
- Unlimited members
- 15 staff
- 500k monthly pageviews
- Custom domain
- Custom themes
- API and Webhook access
- Priority support
- Migration services
Enterprise
- Unlimited members
- Unlimited staff
- 3M+ monthly pageviews
- Custom domain
- Custom themes
- API and Webhook access
- Priority support
- Migration services
- Design services
- Custom development
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Community | Starter | Standard | Business | Enterprise |
Members | ||||
Members | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
StaffThese are members of the Discourse site with admin and/or moderator permissions |
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StaffThese are members of the Discourse site with admin and/or moderator permissions |
2 | 5 | 15 | Unlimited |
Monthly page viewsAll requests for content such as a list of categories, topics, or posts, count as page views, whether by a human or a web crawler. ℹ️ Currently active only on the Starter plan, we’re switching to a more accurate pageviews model that doesn’t charge you for crawlers or other traffic. |
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Monthly page viewsAll requests for content such as a list of categories, topics, or posts, count as page views, whether by a human or a web crawler. ℹ️ Currently active only on the Starter plan, we’re switching to a more accurate pageviews model that doesn’t charge you for crawlers or other traffic. |
10k | 100k | 500k | 3M+ |
Monthly emails | ||||
Monthly emails | 20k | 100k | 300k | 1.5M+ |
StorageStorage for uploads including images, videos, and files |
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StorageStorage for uploads including images, videos, and files |
5GB | 20GB | 100GB | 200GB+ |
Public access | ||||
Public access | ||||
Secure web access | ||||
Secure web access | ||||
Mobile appDownload the free Discourse iOS app and the Discourse Android app, with full push notification support for our hosted communities |
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Mobile appDownload the free Discourse iOS app and the Discourse Android app, with full push notification support for our hosted communities |
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ChatAdds chat functionality so it can natively support both long-form and short-form communication. Learn more |
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ChatAdds chat functionality so it can natively support both long-form and short-form communication. Learn more |
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Akismet anti-spamFight spam with Akismet, an algorithm used by millions of sites to combat spam automatically. Learn more |
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Akismet anti-spamFight spam with Akismet, an algorithm used by millions of sites to combat spam automatically. Learn more |
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Global CDN | ||||
Global CDN | ||||
Custom themes and components | ||||
Custom themes and components | ||||
Custom domain | ||||
Custom domain | ||||
API and Webhook access | ||||
API and Webhook access |
Support | ||||
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Support | Starter | Standard | Business | Enterprise |
Community support | ||||
Community support | ||||
Dedicated email support | ||||
Dedicated email support | ||||
Priority email supportPriority email support from a team spanning 15 timezones |
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Priority email supportPriority email support from a team spanning 15 timezones |
Professional Services | ||||
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Professional Services | Starter | Standard | Business | Enterprise |
Migration | ||||
Migration | ||||
Custom design work | ||||
Custom design work |
Authentication | ||||
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Authentication | Starter | Standard | Business | Enterprise |
Local loginLet your users log in with a password, via a link sent to them by email, or a passkey. |
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Local loginLet your users log in with a password, via a link sent to them by email, or a passkey. |
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Discord | ||||
Discord | ||||
GitHub | ||||
GitHub | ||||
AppleSupport user authentication via Sign in with Apple. Learn more |
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AppleSupport user authentication via Sign in with Apple. Learn more |
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DiscourseConnect (SSO)Integrate your community with Single Sign On (SSO). Learn more |
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DiscourseConnect (SSO)Integrate your community with Single Sign On (SSO). Learn more |
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AmazonSupport user authentication via Amazon, LinkedIn, or Microsoft. Learn more |
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AmazonSupport user authentication via Amazon, LinkedIn, or Microsoft. Learn more |
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Learning Management Systems IntegrationSupport the LTI 1.3 standard for authentication, allowing integration with a number of learning management systems. Learn more |
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Learning Management Systems IntegrationSupport the LTI 1.3 standard for authentication, allowing integration with a number of learning management systems. Learn more |
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Support user authentication via Amazon, LinkedIn, or Microsoft. Learn more |
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Support user authentication via Amazon, LinkedIn, or Microsoft. Learn more |
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MicrosoftSupport user authentication via Amazon, LinkedIn, or Microsoft. Learn more |
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MicrosoftSupport user authentication via Amazon, LinkedIn, or Microsoft. Learn more |
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OAuth2 and OpenID ConnectSupport authentication with a custom external provider via OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect. Learn more |
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OAuth2 and OpenID ConnectSupport authentication with a custom external provider via OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect. Learn more |
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SAMLIntegrate your community with SAML authentication. Learn more |
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SAMLIntegrate your community with SAML authentication. Learn more |
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* Installed upon request |
Plugins | ||||
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Plugins | Starter | Standard | Business | Enterprise |
AI (basic)Essential AI features to enhance your Discourse community for you and your members. Learn more |
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AI (basic)Essential AI features to enhance your Discourse community for you and your members. Learn more |
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AI (advanced)Our full suite of AI features designed to support your community managers, members, and moderators. Learn more |
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AI (advanced)Our full suite of AI features designed to support your community managers, members, and moderators. Learn more |
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CakedayShow a birthday cake emoji beside the names of members on their join anniversary or birthday. Learn more |
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CakedayShow a birthday cake emoji beside the names of members on their join anniversary or birthday. Learn more |
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Chat integrationSend notifications about new topics and posts to your favorite chat provider. Learn more |
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Chat integrationSend notifications about new topics and posts to your favorite chat provider. Learn more |
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ChecklistAdd interactive checklists to your posts. Learn more |
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ChecklistAdd interactive checklists to your posts. Learn more |
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FootnoteInsert expandable footnotes into your posts. Learn more |
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FootnoteInsert expandable footnotes into your posts. Learn more |
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GitHubAssign badges to contributors, create permalinks, and create linkbacks for commits on GitHub. Learn more |
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GitHubAssign badges to contributors, create permalinks, and create linkbacks for commits on GitHub. Learn more |
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GraphvizBuild your own custom graphs within posts. Learn more |
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GraphvizBuild your own custom graphs within posts. Learn more |
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MathDisplay mathematical notation in posts using LaTeX. Learn more |
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MathDisplay mathematical notation in posts using LaTeX. Learn more |
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PatreonReward your patrons with Discourse access including group synchronization and Patreon Social Login. Learn more |
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PatreonReward your patrons with Discourse access including group synchronization and Patreon Social Login. Learn more |
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ReactionsEnable multiple reactions that can be selected in addition to likes. Learn more |
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ReactionsEnable multiple reactions that can be selected in addition to likes. Learn more |
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SolvedGreat answer? Solved allows users to accept solutions to their topics. Learn more |
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SolvedGreat answer? Solved allows users to accept solutions to their topics. Learn more |
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Spoiler alertHide content in posts behind a spoiler tag. Learn more |
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Spoiler alertHide content in posts behind a spoiler tag. Learn more |
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SubscriptionsSell recurring and one-time subscriptions that grant access to Discourse groups. Learn more |
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SubscriptionsSell recurring and one-time subscriptions that grant access to Discourse groups. Learn more |
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Yearly reviewCreate a topic summarizing the previous year’s community activity. Learn more |
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Yearly reviewCreate a topic summarizing the previous year’s community activity. Learn more |
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AdvertisingDisplay ads on your site using Google Adsense, Google Ad Manager, Amazon Affiliates, and more. Learn more |
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AdvertisingDisplay ads on your site using Google Adsense, Google Ad Manager, Amazon Affiliates, and more. Learn more |
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AssignEnsure topics are handled by assigning them to your staff. Learn more |
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AssignEnsure topics are handled by assigning them to your staff. Learn more |
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AutomationAutomate complex workflows with predefined scripts and triggers. Learn more |
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AutomationAutomate complex workflows with predefined scripts and triggers. Learn more |
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CalendarCreate and update a dynamic event calendar within a topic. Learn more |
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CalendarCreate and update a dynamic event calendar within a topic. Learn more |
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Data explorerRun SQL queries against your database, allowing for instant stats reporting. Learn more |
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Data explorerRun SQL queries against your database, allowing for instant stats reporting. Learn more |
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GamificationAdd points and leaderboards to your community. Learn more |
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GamificationAdd points and leaderboards to your community. Learn more |
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PolicyCreate policies and require members to accept them. Learn more |
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PolicyCreate policies and require members to accept them. Learn more |
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TemplatesCreate and save common replies for repeated use. Learn more |
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TemplatesCreate and save common replies for repeated use. Learn more |
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Topic votingLet your community vote on their favorite topics. Learn more |
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Topic votingLet your community vote on their favorite topics. Learn more |
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User notesAttach notes to users for all staff to see. Learn more |
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User notesAttach notes to users for all staff to see. Learn more |
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ZendeskIntegrate your community with Zendesk. Learn more |
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ZendeskIntegrate your community with Zendesk. Learn more |
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Code reviewReview GitHub commits on Discourse. Learn more |
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Code reviewReview GitHub commits on Discourse. Learn more |
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EncryptEnable private, encrypted messaging between end-users. Learn more |
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EncryptEnable private, encrypted messaging between end-users. Learn more |
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Google PerspectiveUse machine learning to automatically detect and flag toxic posts. Learn more |
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Google PerspectiveUse machine learning to automatically detect and flag toxic posts. Learn more |
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Saved searchSave search queries and get notifications for new matches. Learn more |
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Saved searchSave search queries and get notifications for new matches. Learn more |
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TranslatorAutomatically translate community content. Learn more |
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TranslatorAutomatically translate community content. Learn more |
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Topic tooltipsPreview the content of a topic by hovering. Learn more |
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Topic tooltipsPreview the content of a topic by hovering. Learn more |
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* Installed upon request and any other official plugin |
Add-ons | ||||
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Add-ons | Standard $50/m | Enterprise Talk to us | ||
Extra page views | ||||
Extra page views | 100k | |||
Extra storage | ||||
Extra storage | 20GB | |||
Extra emails | ||||
Extra emails | 50k | |||
Extra staff users | ||||
Extra staff users | 5 | |||
Security & legal agreements | ||||
Security & legal agreements | ||||
Dedicated cloud hosting on AWS | ||||
Dedicated cloud hosting on AWS | ||||
Staging sites | ||||
Staging sites | ||||
Custom styling and configuration support | ||||
Custom styling and configuration support | ||||
Custom outgoing email address | ||||
Custom outgoing email addressOn Enterprise plans, a custom outgoing email address can be configured at an added cost. On other plans, emails are sent from notifications@sitename.discoursemail.com where "sitename" can be changed on request. |
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Unofficial & custom plugins | ||||
Unofficial & custom plugins | ||||
Subfolder support | ||||
Subfolder support |
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Get in touch with us.
Are there educational or non-profit discounts?
Yes! If you are legally recognized as an educational institution we offer an 85% discount. If you are legally recognized as a non-profit organization that is exempt from federal taxes, we offer a 50% discount. These discounts apply only to our basic, standard, and business plans, cannot be combined with other discounts, and must be paid through a debit/credit card monthly or annually. Please contact us after starting your trial and we’ll add the discount to your account.
What if none of these plans fit my budget?
Good news! Discourse is, and will always be, 100% free and open source software. You may also want to self-host for reasons other than budget, including privacy or full control over the free software that you’ve installed. Here’s how you can install it yourself on your own server.
Alternatively, the community can install or host Discourse in the cloud for you. Check out our list of trusted partners you can work with.
Can I switch plans?
Upgrade or downgrade plans any time for any reason. Let us know and we’ll make it happen.
Can I transition from self-install to hosted, or vice-versa?
Yes. Migrating from Discourse to Discourse using a backup is easy, and we’ll take care of everything if you are moving to our hosting.
What happens if I go over the plan limits?
Your site will never stop working! We understand your site can get a lot of visitors quickly for any number of reasons, and success is something to celebrate! If your site exceeds plan limits for several months in a row, we will contact you to discuss flexible upgrade options.
Can I switch to a different host?
Your data always belongs to you. Back up all your Discourse data right from your web browser, any time. Migrate to or from any cloud provider with ease.
Who are your customers?
We might be a little biased, but we think they’re some of the finest companies and organizations in the world. Browse our customer list.