Forums made simple. Beautiful, fast, and free.
Flarum is a modern discussion platform that makes it easy to build a thriving online community. It's designed to be fast, beautiful, and simple — so your members can focus on conversations, not figuring out how the software works.
What makes Flarum worth launching.
An app-like interface that looks great on any device — no bulky menus or outdated layouts.
Stay in the loop with grouped notifications that are easy to scan and mark as read all at once.
Organize discussions with tags instead of rigid categories — one topic can live in multiple places at once.
Control who can see, post, and moderate in each part of your forum with simple group-based permissions.
Write posts with Markdown or a WYSIWYG editor — whatever feels most natural to you and your members.
Add features like social login, polls, blogs, badges, and more from a library of thousands of extensions.
If you fit one of these, Flarum is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where Flarum makes a real difference.
Replace a cluttered support inbox with a searchable forum where customers help each other and find answers fast.
Create a welcoming space for people who share a passion — from gaming clans to gardening enthusiasts.
Gather ideas, bug reports, and feature requests from your users in an organized, threaded format.
Move long-running conversations out of group chat into a permanent, searchable forum your whole team can reference.
Flarum is a modern forum platform built from the ground up to make online discussions feel fresh and effortless. Unlike clunky old forum software, Flarum gives you a clean, app-like experience that works beautifully on phones, tablets, and desktops. It comes with everything you need to get started: discussion threads, user profiles, notifications, and powerful moderation tools. And if you want more features down the road, you can add them anytime from a growing library of community-built extensions. Whether you're starting a support forum, a fan community, or a discussion board for your project, Flarum gives you a space that feels modern and inviting from day one.
Flarum is the forum platform that finally makes online communities feel modern. It strips away the clutter of legacy forum software and gives you a sleek, fast experience that members actually enjoy using. Community managers love it because it's simple to set up and manage, while members appreciate the smooth mobile experience and intuitive interface. With thousands of extensions and an active community behind it, Flarum grows with you — starting simple and adding features only when you need them.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
Workflow automation
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Monitors, fixes & deploys 24/7
One platform. Every app. No surprises.
Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy Flarum and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching Flarum on OpenZapps.
Flarum is a modern forum platform where you can create an online community for discussions, support, or sharing ideas. Think of it as a clean, fast alternative to old-school forum software.
Not at all. OpenZapps handles everything behind the scenes — you just pick Flarum from the catalog, and it's ready to go. No setup, code, or tech knowledge required.
You pay a flat monthly fee to OpenZapps to run Flarum (and any other apps you choose). There are no extra charges for the software itself — Flarum is open source and free to use.
Yes. Your Flarum forum runs on your own private cloud space through OpenZapps. You control who has access, and your data stays with you.
Absolutely. Through OpenZapps, you can connect your own custom domain so your community lives at your own web address.
Try something new — same platform, same flat price.
Start free, launch Flarum in seconds, and cancel whenever you want — zero risk.
Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.
