phpBB pricing
phpBB is free to use.
FreeChecked Nov 13, 2026 against github.com
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- The whole software is free under the GPL-2.0 license; you pay only for your own web hosting.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| phpBB | $0 | Free open-source download. You host and maintain it yourself. |
Read from github.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with phpBB before you buy.
How phpBB's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| phpBB | Free | Yes | |
| MyBB | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Simple Machines Forum | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Flarum | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Discourse | $100 per month | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
phpBB pricing questions
Is phpBB free?
Yes. phpBB is free to use. The whole software is free under the GPL-2.0 license; you pay only for your own web hosting.
How much does phpBB cost?
phpBB lists one plan. phpBB: $0. Prices were read from github.com on Nov 13, 2026.
When were phpBB's prices last checked?
On Nov 13, 2026, against github.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.