Discourse
Discourse reinvented forum software for the modern web.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Modern forum software for community discussions
Who should look elsewhere
Resource heavy
Pros
- +Best forum software
- +Open source
- +Active development
- +Great community
- +Modern design
Cons
- −Resource heavy
- −Hosting expensive
- −Complex self-hosting
- −Learning curve for admin
- −Ruby dependency
Key features
- ✓Forum software
- ✓Threaded discussions
- ✓Badges
- ✓Trust levels
- ✓Plugins
- ✓Open source
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Hosted | $0 | month | 100% free; Full control; Community support |
| Starter | $25 | month | Managed hosting; Basic plugins; Email support |
| Standard | $100 | month | More plugins; Priority support |
| Business | $300 | month | Enterprise plugins; SLA; Dedicated support |
Integrations
GitHub