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Paid plans start at $16.58/mo.
BuddyBoss pricing starts at $199 for the first year on Launch, equivalent to $16.58/month when billed annually. That plan renews at $399/year, so the ongoing price is more than double the introductory price. Scale starts at $349 for its first year and renews at $699/year. The Start plan’s price isn’t published in the published pricing details. There’s no free plan listed, and hosting and the native mobile app cost extra, with their prices not published here.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | — | Quote | Communities starting with social features |
| Launch | $16.58 | — | Communities ready to grow |
| Scale | $29.08 | — | Established communities scaling globally |
| Done For You Web | $179.08 | — | Communities wanting a managed build |
| Done For You Website | — | Quote | Membership, course, or community sites |
Add-ons and overages
- Additional site licences: $99 each
- Native mobile app is a separate subscription; prices not published here
- WordPress hosting is not included; price not published
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
Launch renewal jump
Launch costs $199 for the first year, then renews at $399/year. Budget for the renewal price, not just its introductory offer.
Scale renewal jump
Scale’s introductory price is $349/year, but it renews at $699/year. The listed $29.08/month is the introductory annual equivalent.
Hosting and mobile app
WordPress hosting isn’t included, and the native mobile app is a separate subscription. Prices for both are not published here.
Extra site licences
Additional site licences cost $99 each. Check how many sites your chosen licence covers before estimating the total.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Communities starting socially | Start | It includes community and social features, but the price isn’t published and sales through BuddyBoss Memberships and Courses carry a 2.9% fee. |
| Growing communities | Launch | It lists 0% fees and four LMS integrations. The $199 introductory annual price renews at $399/year. |
| Established global communities | Scale | It adds points and rewards plus a global CDN with a custom domain. Its $349 introductory price renews at $699/year. |
04Is BuddyBoss worth the money?
BuddyBoss gives WordPress site owners a combined community and course toolkit, with social features, LMS integrations and higher-tier rewards and CDN features listed in the plans. The price case is less clear after the first year: Launch renews at $399/year and Scale at $699/year. Start has an unpublished price and a 2.9% sales fee. Add hosting, the separately priced mobile app and any extra licences to your budget before comparing it with other WordPress options.
BuddyBoss pricing FAQ
Is the BuddyBoss theme free?
The BuddyBoss pricing information we checked does not say whether the BuddyBoss theme is free. It lists a Start plan, but does not publish its price. Launch is the first plan in the published grid with a stated price: $199 for the first year, billed annually.
How much does MemberPress cost?
The BuddyBoss pricing information we checked does not include MemberPress plans or prices, so we can’t give a sourced MemberPress cost here. Compare current pricing on MemberPress’s own pricing page, including renewal terms and any charges relevant to the features you need.
What is the difference between BuddyBoss and BuddyPress?
The pricing information we checked describes BuddyBoss as a WordPress platform for online courses and social communities, but it does not provide a direct comparison with BuddyPress. We can’t establish differences in features, pricing or setup from these sources; check both products’ current documentation before switching.
What is the BuddyBoss app?
The pricing information identifies a native mobile app as a separate BuddyBoss subscription, but does not publish its price or explain its full functionality. Treat it as an additional cost to confirm with BuddyBoss rather than assuming it’s included in Launch, Scale or another listed plan.