Elite SMF
Forum Hosting
Empower your community with high-speed SMF hosting. Optimized for large-scale discussions, sub-second query execution, and bulletproof database security.
Launch Your CommunitySMF Forum Hosting Plans
Scalable Linux infrastructure optimized for Simple Machines Forum performance and community growth.
Member Starter
Perfect for small communities
- 1 Forum Domain
- Fast SQL Queries
- 30 GB NVMe SSD
- Anti-Spam Shield
- SMF Auto-Installer
Community Basic
Scale your discussion group
- 5 Forum Domains
- Fast SQL Queries
- 60 GB NVMe SSD
- Anti-Spam Shield
- SMF Auto-Installer
Elite Forum
High traffic discussions
- 10 Forum Domains
- Priority CPU Power
- 80 GB NVMe SSD
- Redis Caching
- SMF Pro Toolkit
Network Pro
For forum networks
- Unlimited Domains
- Maximum CPU Power
- 110 GB NVMe SSD
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Dedicated 24/7 Support
Core SMF VPS
Elite database performance
- 2 CPU Cores
- 2 GB RAM DDR5
- 50 GB NVMe SSD
Enterprise Forum VPS
Large active userbases
- 2 CPU Cores
- 4 GB RAM DDR5
- 80 GB NVMe SSD
Professional Mesh VPS
Advanced forum resources
- 3 CPU Cores
- 6 GB RAM DDR5
- 150 GB NVMe SSD
Need Total Discussion Control? Switch to SMF VDS
Get dedicated CPU resources for massive concurrent users.
Complete SMF Forum Ecosystem
Every plan is engineered with high-concurrency hardware and elite community management tools.
Community Speed
- Redis Query Caching
- Fast PHP-FPM Processing
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Gzip Compression
- NVMe SSD Storage
- Global CDN Included
SQL Integrity
- Monarx Protection
- Real-time Backup Sync
- Advanced Anti-Spam
- Free SSL Certificates
- Dedicated Firewalls
- DDoS Shield (10Gbps)
Pro Management
- SMF Expert Support
- 30-Day Money-Back
- Free Forum Migration
- Mod Security Tuning
- Package Manager Help
- Managed Backups
Query Speed 0.001s
Scalable, Fast, and Fully Managed SMF Hosting
Gain total control over your forum discussions with high-concurrency infrastructure. Enjoy sub-second load times for large topics and complex member databases with native Redis and Varnish caching pre-configured for Simple Machines Forum.
Active Firewall
Bulletproof Security Built for Modern Discussions
Deploy your community with peace of mind. Every SMF plan includes Monarx real-time malware scanning and custom anti-spam rules tailored to protect registration forms and topic submissions from automated bots.
Real Forum Professionals, Available 24/7
Our team knows Simple Machines Forum inside out. From troubleshooting database errors to optimizing the SMF Package Manager or themes, we provide the technical edge your community needs to thrive.
Instant Discussion Deployment
With Your Elite SMF Stack
Experience unparalleled forum agility. Deploy your discussion-based infrastructure in seconds with a fully integrated stack featuring one-click SMF installations and high-concurrency management tools.
Explore SMF Plans
Compare Our High-Speed
SMF VPS Plans
Tailored Linux VPS Servers with SQL Optimization, NVMe Gen4 Storage, and Elite Anti-Spam Protection for your Community.
| Service Metrics | Core Starter $13.99 /mo |
Community $20.99 /mo |
Elite Choice
Mesh Pro$29.50 /mo |
Network $42.50 /mo |
Premium $124.80 /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forum Sites | Up to 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| NVMe Gen4 Storage | 50GB | 80GB | 150GB | 200GB | 400GB |
| AMD EPYC™ Cores | 2 Cores | 2 Cores | 3 Cores | 4 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Dedicated DDR5 RAM | 2GB | 4GB | 6GB | 8GB | 32GB |
| SQL Turbo Boost | Standard | Standard | |||
| Anti-Spam Shield | Included | Included | Active Guard | Active Guard | Active Guard |
Best SMF Hosting Packed with
Powerful Discussion Features
Enjoy high-performance Linux hosting with unique AplicHost advantages optimized specifically for your Simple Machines Forum community.
Atomic Backups
Full database integrity with automated daily backups and instant snapshots to protect your forum's entire history and member posts.
Concurrency Hardware
Powered by AMD EPYC™ Gen4 CPUs and ultra-fast NVMe storage, allowing hundreds of users to browse topics simultaneously without lag.
SMF Native Tuning
Pre-configured PHP-FPM and custom SQL query optimization specifically designed to handle the Simple Machines Forum logic.
Traffic Burst Scaling
Instantly upgrade CPU and RAM through our dashboard to manage viral discussion topics and sudden member spikes.
Anti-Spam Shield
Custom firewall rules and Monarx real-time scanning to keep automated bots away from your registration and posting forms.
Unmetered Discussions
Unrestricted bandwidth on our premium 10Gbps network with a solid 99.99% uptime guarantee for your community.
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SMF Forum Hosting for Free!
Move your entire community database with zero downtime.
30 Day Money-back Guarantee
AplicHost Managed SMF Hosting
vs. Industry Competitors
See how AplicHost's elite infrastructure outperforms the biggest names in forum hosting with features optimized for high-concurrency discussions.
| Technical Metrics |
AplicHost
|
Generic Host A | Legacy Web Host | Standard VPS | Discount Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Starting Price | $13.99 | $35.00 | $89.00 | $25.00 | $18.50 |
| SQL Query Optimization | SMF Turbo Stack | Generic | Standard | None | Generic |
| Storage Technology | 50GB NVMe Gen4 | 50GB SSD | 100GB SSD | 30GB SSD | 50GB SATA |
| RAM Performance | 2GB DDR5 | 2GB DDR4 | 2GB DDR4 | 2GB DDR4 | 1GB DDR4 |
| Anti-Spam Firewalls | Active Protection | Passive | Standard | Generic | None |
| Mod Security (Monarx) | - | - | - | - | |
| Automated Forum Snapshots | Unlimited | Limited | Paid Add-on | Paid Add-on | Paid Add-on |
| GET STARTED NOW 30-DAY GUARANTEE | |||||
Flexible SMF Servers,
Tailored to Your Community
Deploy your forum on the most stable Linux distributions optimized for high-concurrency SQL databases and discussion traffic.
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
The industry standard for modern forum deployments with years of guaranteed security updates.
Debian 12
Pure stability for mission-critical discussion boards and large-scale member databases.
AlmaLinux 9
Enterprise-grade performance, 100% binary compatible with RHEL for professional community apps.
Rocky Linux
Powerful community-driven OS designed for high-load SMF environments and heavy traffic.
Custom ISO
Mount your own bespoke Linux distribution for a 100% unique forum architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions About
SMF Hosting Elite
Get technical answers about our forum-optimized Linux stack.
Why is SMF Hosting faster than generic shared plans?
Can I migrate my SMF forum with all members and posts for free?
Does your security shield protect against forum spammers?
Is it easy to install Mods and Themes through the dashboard?
How do backups work for large forum communities?
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