PlushForums
Polished hosted forum software for online communities
Founded
2014
Starting Price
$49
Category
Collaboration
Last updated April 27, 2026
About PlushForums
PlushForums is a cloud-based forum platform that makes it easy to create a polished, engaging online community. It includes integrated blogging, private messaging, member directory, custom profiles, paid subscriptions, and real-time discussions with no technical knowledge required.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Exceptionally fast performance with SSD-powered cloud servers and advanced caching
- Clean and intuitive user interface that anyone can navigate without training
- All-in-one platform with blog, messaging, subscriptions, and forum in one package
- No plugins to install or maintain — everything works out of the box
- Global server locations in North America, Europe, and Asia for low latency
Key Features
Real-Time Discussions
Live forum conversations with instant updates, @mentions, and hashtags for dynamic community engagement
Integrated Blog
Built-in blog platform seamlessly integrated with your forum, no plugins required
Private Messaging
Direct member-to-member private conversations within the platform
Paid Subscriptions
Monetize your community with built-in paid membership and subscription management
Member Directory
Searchable directory with custom member profiles to foster community connections
Instant Search
Powerful full-text search powered by the Sphinx search engine for fast results
Mobile-Ready Design
Fully responsive experience on iOS and Android with no compromise on functionality
Pricing
Small
$49/month
- Up to 100 simultaneous members
- Unlimited pageviews
- Unlimited user accounts
- Forum + Blog + Messaging
- 14-day free trial
Best For
Brand Community Building
Create a branded discussion space for customers to share tips, feedback, and connect with each other
Membership Communities
Build a paid community with subscription billing for exclusive content and discussions
Knowledge Sharing
Establish a forum for teams or organizations to share expertise and institutional knowledge
Customer Support Forum
Set up a community-driven support space where users help each other and find answers
