Vanilla Forums Pricing 2026
Plans, costs, and free options for Vanilla Forums
Last updated: January 27, 2026
TL;DR: Vanilla Forums Pricing
Pricing Model
Paid
Starting Price
Contact sales
Free Option
Yes ✓
Paid
Pricing Model
Vanilla Forums is a paid tool with various pricing tiers based on features and team size. Contact them or visit their website for detailed pricing.
Visit Vanilla Forums's website for current pricing
Free trial available
Available Plans
Open Source
Free
- Self-hosted
- Basic forum features
- Community support
Cloud
Custom
- Hosted solution
- Full features
- Starting ~$24,000/year
- Enterprise support
- ~$22,000 average annual
Free Alternatives to Vanilla Forums
Looking for a free option? Here are some alternatives with free plans:
Tribe
FreemiumCommunity platform with customization
Bettermode
FreemiumCommunity platform with forums and knowledge base
Vanilla Forums vs Competitors: Pricing Comparison
See how Vanilla Forums pricing compares to similar tools in Community Platforms
| Tool | Free Tier | Starting Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vanilla ForumsCurrent Community forum software | Yes | — | —/100 | Details → |
Tribe Community platform with customization | Yes | $59/mo | 82/100 | Pricing → |
BettermodeBest Value Community platform with forums and knowl... | Yes | $19/mo | 81/100 | Pricing → |
CircleTop Rated Community platform | No | $89/mo | 85/100 | Pricing → |
Prices shown are starting prices. Actual pricing may vary based on features and team size.
See all alternatives →Vanilla Forums Pricing FAQ
How much does Vanilla Forums cost?
Vanilla Forums offers the following plans: Open Source (Free), Cloud (Custom). A free tier is available. A free trial is offered.
Is there a free version of Vanilla Forums?
Yes, Vanilla Forums offers a free Open Source plan that includes Self-hosted, Basic forum features, Community support.
Does Vanilla Forums offer a free trial?
Yes, Vanilla Forums offers a free trial so you can test before committing.
What are cheaper alternatives to Vanilla Forums?
Free or freemium alternatives include Tribe, Bettermode. View our full comparison to find the best value.