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Discourse

Open Source

Modern community discussion platform for open and private conversations.

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4.6 Editor Rating
Vetted Score
4.6 / 5.0

Earns 4.6/5 for its extensibility, strong moderation features, and active open‑source community, though hosted plans add cost.

Key Features
Rich Threaded Discussions

Supports nested replies, markdown, and real‑time updates for engaging conversations.

Trust Levels & Moderation

Automated trust system and powerful moderation tools keep communities safe and organized.

Integrations & Plugins

Seamlessly connects with Slack, GitHub, SSO providers, and a marketplace of plugins.

Mobile Apps

Native iOS and Android apps provide on‑the‑go access to discussions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the self‑hosted version is open source and free; paid hosted plans are optional.

Hosted plans start at $100/month for the Teams tier and go up to $300/month for Enterprise, with custom pricing available.

Yes, it supports SSO, LDAP, OAuth2, and many other authentication providers.
Specifications
Pricing Model Free self‑hosted version; paid hosted plans start at $100 per month for Teams, with Enterprise options up to $300 per month.
Supported Platforms
Linux (Docker)Windows (Docker)macOS (Docker)Web Browser (any OS)