NodeBB discounts and coupons
2 offers stated by NodeBB itself (nonprofit and other savings). NodeBB has a free plan, and paid plans start at $20 per month for hosting; self-hosting is free.
Black Friday: is there a NodeBB sale?
About coupon codes
We found no public coupon or promo code on NodeBB’s own pages, so this page lists none. Everything below is a price or offer NodeBB states itself, with a link to where it says so. Codes found only on coupon sites could not be checked, and we don’t pass them on.
NodeBB discounts it states itself
- NonprofitSpecial pricing for nonprofits and startups
NodeBB says it offers special pricing for non-profits and start-up companies; ask the company for terms.
Stated on nodebb.org - Other savingsFree hosting for open-source projects
Public open-source projects that show a clear need can ask for free Starter-level hosting, at the company's discretion.
Stated on nodebb.org
Try NodeBB before you pay
- Free plan
- The open-source software is free to install on your own server under the GPLv3; you pay for the server.
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial on hosted plans, credit card required
What NodeBB costs without a discount
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted (open source) | $0 | Free to download under the GPLv3. You install and maintain it on your own server. |
| Starter | $20per month, up to 50,000 pageviews | Hosted. 5 GB storage, weekly backups, custom domain, SSL and custom plugins. |
| Hamlet | $100per month, up to 500,000 pageviews | Hosted. 20 GB storage and daily backups. |
| Village | $250per month, up to 2,000,000 pageviews | Hosted. 100 GB storage and daily backups. |
| City | $750per month, up to 10,000,000 pageviews | Hosted. 300 GB storage and daily backups. |
Cheaper alternatives to NodeBB
Tools we list as alternatives to NodeBB that start cheaper or have a free plan, going by each one’s own prices.
NodeBB discount questions
Is there a NodeBB coupon or promo code?
We found no public coupon or promo code on NodeBB's own pages, as read on Nov 13, 2026, so none is listed here. What NodeBB does state: special pricing for nonprofits and startups and free hosting for open-source projects. Codes that only coupon sites carry could not be checked against nodebb.org.
How can I get NodeBB cheaper?
Special pricing for nonprofits and startups. NodeBB says it offers special pricing for non-profits and start-up companies; ask the company for terms. This page lists 1 more way it states.
Does NodeBB have a nonprofit discount?
Special pricing for nonprofits and startups. NodeBB says it offers special pricing for non-profits and start-up companies; ask the company for terms.
Does NodeBB have a student discount?
No student or education price was stated on NodeBB's own pages, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does NodeBB have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial on hosted plans, credit card required.
Is there a free version of NodeBB?
Yes. The open-source software is free to install on your own server under the GPLv3; you pay for the server.
What is a cheaper alternative to NodeBB?
Of the tools we list as alternatives, Flarum starts cheaper or has a free plan. Each one's own prices are on its page here.