NodeBB pricing
NodeBB has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month for hosting; self-hosting is free.
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Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $20 per month for hosting; self-hosting is free
- 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
| 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. |
Read from nodebb.org on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with NodeBB before you buy.
Ways to pay less for NodeBB
- 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
How NodeBB's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NodeBB | $20 per month for hosting; self-hosting is free | Yes | |
| Discourse | $100 per month | Yes | Compare |
| Flarum | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Vanilla Forums | Paid | No | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
NodeBB pricing questions
Is NodeBB free?
NodeBB has a free plan. The open-source software is free to install on your own server under the GPLv3; you pay for the server. Paid plans start at $20 per month for hosting; self-hosting is free.
How much does NodeBB cost?
NodeBB lists 5 plans. Self-hosted (open source): $0. Starter: $20 per month, up to 50,000 pageviews. Hamlet: $100 per month, up to 500,000 pageviews. Village: $250 per month, up to 2,000,000 pageviews. City: $750 per month, up to 10,000,000 pageviews. Prices were read from nodebb.org on Nov 13, 2026.
Does NodeBB have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial on hosted plans, credit card required.
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.
When were NodeBB's prices last checked?
On Nov 13, 2026, against nodebb.org. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.