Simple Machines Forum pricing
Simple Machines Forum is free to use.
FreeChecked Nov 13, 2026 against github.com
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- The software is free and open source under a BSD 3-clause license; you pay only for your own web hosting.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| SMF | $0 | Free download. You host and maintain it yourself. |
Read from github.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Simple Machines Forum before you buy.
How Simple Machines Forum's price compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Machines Forum | Free | Yes | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Simple Machines Forum pricing questions
Is Simple Machines Forum free?
Yes. Simple Machines Forum is free to use. The software is free and open source under a BSD 3-clause license; you pay only for your own web hosting.
How much does Simple Machines Forum cost?
Simple Machines Forum lists one plan. SMF: $0. Prices were read from github.com on Nov 13, 2026.
When were Simple Machines Forum's prices last checked?
On Nov 13, 2026, against github.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.