Best Forum Software With Low Server Requirements?

[Glow]

Hi, I don’t have a big budget for hosting right now.
Is there any forum software that works well with low RAM and limited disk space?
I’m just starting out and expect slow growth at first. Is GTHost.com VPS hosting trustworthy? What specs should I look for?

[rosafill23]

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[grimlins]

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[Tyler1763Max]

Is there any forum software that works well with Eldfall Chronicles (https://eldfall-chronicles.com/sl/pages/dungeoncrawl) low RAM and limited disk space? I’m just starting out and expect slow growth at first. You should definitely look into Simple Machines Forum (SMF) or MyBB. Both are very lightweight and perform well even on entry-level VPS setups with limited resources. For a new project, a 1GB RAM plan is usually more than enough to keep things running smoothly while you grow.

[transilvania]

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[Aashiq_Wesley]

For a new forum with slow growth, I'd look at Flarum, phpBB, or MyBB since they're lightweight and don't require a lot of server resources. A VPS with 1 vCPU, 2GB RAM, and around 40–50GB SSD storage is usually enough to get started.

As for hosting, InterServer (https://interserver.net/vps/) is worth considering for budget VPS hosting because it offers affordable plans and decent resources for small communities. I'd compare it with GTHost based on support quality, backups, and long-term pricing rather than just the monthly cost.