Why NexForum

Forum Hosting That
Respects Your Community

We built NexForum because we were tired of forum hosts that plaster ads on communities, lock you into proprietary software, or charge you for basic features. Here's what makes us different.

How NexForum differs

❌ Other Free Forum Hosts

  • Force third-party ads on your forum
  • Lock you into proprietary software
  • Throttle bandwidth on free plans
  • No control over your own data
  • Outdated, slow interfaces
  • Support that ignores free users

✓ NexForum

  • Zero forced adverts — ever
  • Your choice of 8 open-source platforms
  • Truly unlimited bandwidth
  • Your data, portable at any time
  • Modern, fast hosting stack
  • Community support for all users

You Own Your Community

Your forum data belongs to you. Export it any time using your forum software's built-in tools. We don't hold your community hostage if you ever want to move to self-hosting.

Open-Source Software

We install widely-used, community-maintained forum software. No proprietary platforms, no vendor lock-in. The software your forum runs on has been battle-tested by millions of communities.

Genuine Free Tier

Our free plan isn't a bait-and-switch with a 30-day trial. It's a permanent free tier with real resources — 500MB storage and unlimited bandwidth — that you can use indefinitely.

No Forced Adverts

We will never inject third-party advertisements into your forum. Your members' experience is not for sale. This is one of our core commitments — it's in our Terms of Service.

Real Performance

SSD storage, Cloudflare CDN, and optimised PHP configuration mean your forum loads fast. Fast-loading forums retain members. We invest in infrastructure so your community doesn't suffer.

Transparent Communication

We announce planned maintenance in advance, communicate incidents promptly, and publish our uptime history. No hidden limitations, no surprise policy changes without notice.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

★★★★★
"I've tried ProBoards, Forumotion, and two others. NexForum is the only one that didn't plaster ads all over my forum and let me choose my own software. Night and day difference."
James W.
Retro Gaming Forum Owner
★★★★★
"The fact that I can export my forum database anytime I want is huge. I know my community data isn't trapped. That trust factor is why I recommended NexForum to three other groups."
Anita L.
Book Club Community Manager
★★★★★
"Moved from Facebook Groups last year and never looked back. Our members are more engaged, the discussions are better organised, and it looks completely professional."
Daniel K.
Cycling Club Admin

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