Reliable Discourse Hosting

Launch Discourse on Kamatera for fast, scalable community forums that grow with you.

Discourse is the modern forum platform trusted by thousands of communities worldwide, and Kamatera provides the cloud infrastructure to run it flawlessly.

The Discourse app thrives on speed, and Kamatera delivers. With high-performance NVMe SSD storage, powerful Intel Xeon processors, and a global network of 20+ data centers locations, your community members experience instant page loads and seamless real-time updates. No more waiting for threads to load or notifications to appear.

Why Kamatera is the smart choice for Discourse hosting

Enterprise-grade reliability ensures your forum stays online when your members need it most. Redundant systems and proactive monitoring keep your Discourse instance running smoothly 24/7.
Discourse relies on a modern stack including Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL. Kamatera’s high-performance servers ensure your forum loads instantly, even during peak discussion times.
With full root access to your server, you decide how your data is backed up, secured, and managed, with no interference from a third-party provider.
Pay only for the resources you actually use, with the flexibility to scale up during peak times and scale down during quiet periods. You’re in control of your hosting costs.

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App Version

Type ? Type A – Availability – Server CPUs are assigned to a non-dedicated physical CPU thread without guaranteed resources.
Type B – General Purpose – Server CPUs are assigned to a dedicated physical CPU thread with reserved resources guaranteed.
Type T – Burstable – Server CPUs are assigned to a dedicated physical CPU thread with reserved resources guaranteed. Exceeding an average CPU usage of 10% will be extra an charged for CPUs usage consumption.
Type D – Dedicated – Server CPU are assigned to a dedicated physical CPU Core (2 threads) with reserved resources guaranteed.

vCPU (Processors) ? Select the number of vCPUs you would like to have installed on your server. You can choose up to 104 vCPUs per server, based on Intel’s latest Xeon Platinum/Cascade Lake, 2.7GHz+ processors. 1 vCPU = 1 Virtual CPU Core.

Internet Traffic included ? Unmetered bandwidth includes up to 50 Mbit/sec per month. Any usage beyond this limit is charged at $3.00 per additional MB.

Data Center ? Select the data center where you want to create your server.

RAM (Memory) ? Select the amount of RAM you would like to have installed on your server

NVMe SSD Storage ? Select the server’s NVMe SSD disk storage size, based on an NVMe SSD SAN storage array. You can add up to 16 drives per server. + Add storage

Extended daily backup ? Highly Recommended. Check box if you would like to have extended daily backup of your server’s storage to an additional external storage array and the ability to restore previous file/directory/storage versions.

Managed service ? Check box if you would like us to manage your server’s Operating System and System Configuration. If you are not familiar with Server Operating Systems, this option is highly recommended.

Per Month

Per Hour

Additional traffic is only $0.01 per GB
Additional storage is only $0.05 per GB per month
Hourly servers are billed per minute

$12,00 /hour

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discourse?

Discourse is an open-source platform for community discussion. It functions as a mailing list, a discussion forum, and a long-form chat room all in one.

Discourse offers a sleek, mobile-responsive interface with real-time updates, infinite scrolling, and social media-style features like notifications, @mentions, and user profiles. It’s built using modern web technologies and emphasizes user experience, moderation tools, and community engagement. Major organizations, open-source projects, gaming communities, and businesses use Discourse to build thriving online communities.

What are the system requirements for deploying Discourse?

Deploying Discourse requires certain system specifications to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Below are the recommended system requirements:

Hardware Requirements
CPU: modern single core CPU, dual core recommended
RAM: 1 GB RAM minimum
Recommended: 64 bit Linux compatible with Docker
Disk space: 10 GB disk space minimum

Software Requirements

Postgres 13
Redis 7
Ruby 3.2+

For detailed system requirements and installation guides, please refer here.

What if my traffic suddenly spikes?

Kamatera’s infrastructure is designed for exactly this scenario. You can upgrade your resources instantly without any downtime—no migration, no complicated processes. Many publishers scale up during product launches or viral content, then scale back down afterward.

Can I host multiple Discourse forums on one Kamatera server?

Absolutely. With adequate resources, a single Kamatera server can host multiple Discourse instances. This is perfect for agencies managing client forums or organizations running separate communities for different topics. You’ll need to allocate sufficient RAM and CPU for each instance, but Kamatera’s flexible scaling makes this straightforward.

Why do I need a VPS for Discourse?

Discourse is a resource-intensive application that requires a dedicated environment to run smoothly. A Kamatera VPS provides the specific memory and processing power needed for a fast, reliable experience.

Do you offer backup and disaster recovery services?

Kamatera offers automated daily backups that can get you up and running again with a few clicks. You can also create manual snapshots before major updates or changes. For added protection, many Discourse administrators also use Discourse’s built-in backup system, giving you multiple layers of data protection. Store backups in multiple locations for best practices.

What data center location should I choose?

Choose a data center closest to your primary audience for optimal performance. If your community is US-based, select a US data center. For a European community, choose a European location. Global audience? Consider your largest geographic segment or opt for a central location. Lower latency means faster page loads and better user experience.

Check out the complete list of data locations in the Kamatera cloud network spanning Asia, Australia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Can I test Discourse on Kamatera before committing?

Kamatera offers a 30-day free trial, including one server worth up to $100. You can set up your free VPS server, install an operating system, and select a location from one of our 20+ data centers worldwide.

How does the free trial work?

Our 30-day free trial includes one server worth up to $100. You can set up your free VPS server, install an operating system, and select a location from one of our 20+ data centers worldwide.

If you choose monthly billing, you will receive your first invoice the month after the free trial expires. For example, if you start your free trial on November 20, the free trial will be until December 20. If you choose to continue using our services and don’t terminate your server, your first invoice will be sent out after January 1. That invoice will include a prorated charge for December 20-31, as well as the month of January.

What happens if I need help with a technical issue?

Kamatera’s support team is available 24/7 via phone or email for infrastructure and server-related questions. For Discourse-specific questions, the official Discourse Meta community is incredibly helpful and responsive. Between Kamatera’s infrastructure support and Discourse’s active community, you have multiple resources to solve any challenges quickly.