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wpForo alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded wpForo alternative is Discourse (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

wpForo compared with 6 alternatives: bbPress, Asgaros Forum, Discourse, phpBB, MyBB and 1 more.

wpForo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per month for optional AI credits. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
wpForoThis toolFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb
bbPressFreeFreeWeb
Asgaros ForumFreeFreeWeb
DiscourseFree plan · from $100/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
phpBBFreeFreeWeb
MyBBFreeFreeWeb
PeepSoFree plan · from $149/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

wpForo starts at $15 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: PeepSo.

Discourse scores higher without starting lower. bbPress, Asgaros Forum, phpBB and MyBB start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lesswpForobbPressAsgaros ForumDiscourseMyBBPeepSo

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of course and community platforms, and the best at every price

How each one differs from wpForo

  1. bbPress

    Free, open-source forum plugin for WordPress

    • bbPress is free.
    • bbPress is open source, according to its own site.
    • bbPress also covers rSS reader.
    • bbPress does not cover AI search, which wpForo does.

    Suits: WordPress site owners who want a simple discussion board on their own domain

    bbPress vs wpForobbPress pricing and details

  2. Asgaros Forum

    Lightweight discussion board plugin for WordPress

    • Asgaros Forum is free.
    • Asgaros Forum also covers rSS reader.
    • Asgaros Forum does not cover AI search, which wpForo does.

    Suits: WordPress site owners who want a light forum without a paid license

    Asgaros Forum vs wpForoAsgaros Forum pricing and details

  3. Discourse

    Open-source discussion forum software with hosted plans

    • Discourse starts at $100 per month.
    • Discourse also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Discourse is open source, according to its own site.
    • Discourse also covers team chat.
    • Discourse does not cover AI search, which wpForo does.

    Suits: Public forums, support communities and product feedback boards

    Discourse vs wpForoDiscourse pricing and details

  4. phpBB

    Free open-source bulletin board software written in PHP

    • phpBB is free.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • phpBB does not cover AI search, which wpForo does.

    Suits: Groups that want a free forum on a server they control

    phpBB vs wpForophpBB pricing and details

  5. MyBB

    Free open-source forum software with plugins and themes

    • MyBB is free.
    • MyBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MyBB does not cover AI search, which wpForo does.

    Suits: Hobby and fan communities that want a free forum they host

    MyBB vs wpForoMyBB pricing and details

  6. PeepSo

    WordPress social network plugin with a free core and yearly bundles

    • PeepSo starts at $149 per year for 1 site.
    • PeepSo also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • PeepSo also covers templates and online courses.
    • PeepSo does not cover AI search, which wpForo does.

    Suits: WordPress sites that need a social network without a monthly platform fee

    PeepSo vs wpForoPeepSo pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in wpForo

  • It runs only inside WordPress, so you host and maintain it yourself.
  • AI features need credits: a feature costs 1 to 4 credits by quality tier, and credits cannot be refunded.
  • Premium add-ons are sold in bundles by gVectors, $190 for 8 add-ons and $290 for all of them, listed with an unlimited-sites license.
  • The vendor's pages did not state a billing basis for the add-on bundles.
wpForo pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to wpForo?

The alternatives to wpForo in this directory are bbPress, Asgaros Forum, Discourse, phpBB, MyBB and PeepSo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with wpForo.

Is there a free alternative to wpForo?

Yes. bbPress, Asgaros Forum, phpBB and MyBB are free to use. Discourse and PeepSo have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which wpForo alternatives work on Android?

The wpForo listing does not include an Android app. Discourse and PeepSo list one.

Which wpForo alternatives work on iOS?

The wpForo listing does not include an iOS app. Discourse and PeepSo list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to wpForo?

bbPress, Discourse, phpBB and MyBB are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.