Create a forum the easy way – customizable, secure, and ready to launch.
WoltLab Suite is the modern forum and community software for brands, businesses, and communities that value top-tier security, flexible customization, and first-class customer support — all without any technical effort.
5,000+ communities worldwide trust WoltLab
Brands, organizations, and public authorities build their communities on WoltLab Suite.
Six reasons why WoltLab Suite is the right solution for your community.
Reliable technology, fair pricing, and a team that has been building forum and community software for more than two decades.
Data protection at European standards
Consistently developed to be GDPR-compliant: smart solutions for external content, two-click embeds, and a data export you can offer without any third-party plugins.
Personal support, not a queue
Talk straight to the team behind the code — no tier-1 ticket chain, no outsourced helpdesk. Advice from people who have shipped this software for over 20 years.
One suite instead of an add-on stack
Forum, Gallery, Calendar, Database, Blog, and Filebase from a single source — developed by the same team, with a consistent interface and a regular update cycle. No compatibility roulette between third-party add-ons.
Migration without data loss
Built-in import for users, forums, threads, posts, attachments, and conversations from more than ten different systems. On request, our team handles the entire switch — including redirects for existing links.
Fair pricing, no licensing traps
One-time license purchase or transparent hosting subscription — no fees per member, no commission on your content, and no surprise price jumps as you grow.
A stable roadmap since 2001
Thousands of communities have grown with us and have relied on WoltLab for years. With annual major releases and a clear long-term support plan.
The right home for every community
Whatever your visitors are looking for — WoltLab Suite adapts to your goal.
Customers helping customers
Cut ticket load and response times. Questions answered once help thousands of additional customers.
Employees and members in one place
Bundle communication, appointments, and knowledge — independent of WhatsApp groups and social networks.
A home for your brand fans
Turn customers into an engaged community that celebrates your products, shares feedback, and attracts new members.
The meeting point for players and fans
From clan forums to hubs for big gaming brands: tools that keep players coming back — even after Discord servers have long been archived.
Every feature with a clear outcome
Not a feature list — what each feature actually means for your community. All core features included, with no separate add-on licenses.
Moderation that protects your brand
Spam filters, finely tuned roles, and a reporting system keep discussions clean — without you having to monitor around the clock.
More active members, automatically
Notifications, reactions, and gamification bring users back and turn silent readers into active participants.
Instant answers, fewer questions
Full-text search takes members straight to the answer. Knowledge stays findable — even years later.
Fully in your branding
Customize logo, colors, and layout through a graphical interface — no code or prior knowledge needed.
At home on every screen
Every view is built for smartphone, tablet, and desktop. Your members are with you wherever they are.
Move in without data loss
Import members, threads, and posts from more than ten different systems — and on request, we handle the migration end to end.
Communities that have grown with WoltLab
WoltLab as a professional platform in the enterprise
“The experience that Mr. E., Mr. W., and the entire team bring along is by no means a given. I work in a leading position at a software company myself and can absolutely judge product quality. All the more I have to say: the product quality is really very good. A clear A grade.”
A convinced user since 2017
“What still impresses me to this day: the combination of stable, modern software and a support team that truly lives up to its name. Whenever I have questions or get stuck somewhere, I quickly get competent and friendly help. You can tell that the people working here know their product and take it seriously.”
Reliable forum software with excellent support
“I have been using WoltLab Suite for my forum for a while now and am absolutely satisfied. The software is stable, well thought out, and offers many ways to extend it. I especially want to highlight the support: whenever you have questions or problems, you get quick, competent help — friendly, solution-oriented, and genuinely committed. Exactly how you want it to be!”
Start small, grow at any time
Hosted in the cloud or as a license on your own server. No hidden costs, no risk.
Cloud Starter
Ideal for getting started
Cloud Professional
For growing communities
Self-Hosted License
For operating on your own server
Answers to the most important questions
Everything you need to know about getting started, migration, data protection, and contracts.
How quickly will my forum be up and running?
With cloud hosting for WoltLab Suite, your forum is online in just a few minutes — no installation, no server, and no technical know-how required. Pick a plan, choose a name, and start setting up sections, design, and members right away.
Can I bring data over from my old forum?
Yes. With the built-in data import you can transfer members, forums, threads, posts, and attachments without hassle. Supported systems include Invision Community, MyBB, phpBB, Simple Machines Forum, vBulletin, XenForo, and Xobor. On request, we handle the entire migration for you.
Is WoltLab Suite GDPR-compliant?
Yes. WoltLab Suite is developed and hosted in Germany and stands out for consistent data protection as well as smart solutions for external content. Your data and that of your members stay under your control.
Do I need technical skills or a developer?
No. Design, sections, permissions, and content are all managed through a graphical interface. For individual customizations a plugin store is available — and on request our team helps directly.
Is there a contract commitment?
You can try WoltLab Suite for 14 days free of charge as a demo. The cloud plans can be canceled monthly. Self-hosted licenses are a one-time purchase — without any ongoing commitment.
What sets WoltLab apart from Discord or Facebook groups?
Unlike closed networks, you own the content, data, and members. Discussions live inside your branding and are optionally findable on Google. Hosting is privacy-compliant in Germany.
What is forum software?
Forum software is a specific type of software that allows users to hold discussions and exchange information. It is a platform where users can write posts, reply to posts from other users, create topics, and discuss them.
Typically, forum software offers features such as user account creation, user profile management, organizing discussions into different categories or forums, the ability to create and edit posts, writing replies, marking posts as favorites, uploading files, and embedding media like images and videos. It also often includes notifications about new posts, the ability to send private messages to other users, and the ability to subscribe to discussions.
What are the benefits of an online forum?
A forum offers many benefits to businesses of every size. These include improved customer engagement, winning new customers, building an online community, stronger branding, and supporting company growth and expansion.
How can I create a forum?
The following steps are required to create a forum:
- Pick forum software: decide on forum software that fits your requirements.
- Choose the right hosting: select a reliable web hosting provider that meets the technical requirements of the forum software.
- Install the forum software: install the chosen forum software on your web hosting.
- Configure the forum software: set up the forum the way you want. This includes creating sub-sections, installing plugins, and customizing the design.
Build a thriving community that belongs to you.
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