Discourse
Civilized discussion platform for your community.
Overview
Discourse is a modern, open-source forum software and community platform. It's designed for civilized discussion and is used by a wide range of organizations for customer support, team communication, and public forums. It features real-time updates, robust moderation tools, and a clean, mobile-friendly interface.
✨ Key Features
- Discussion forums
- Moderation tools
- Real-time notifications
- User trust system
- Plugin architecture
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- API access
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Modern, user-friendly interface
- Open source and highly extensible
- Strong focus on fostering healthy, civilized discussions
Unique Value: Provides a powerful, modern, and open-source platform for building a thriving online community where customers can help themselves and each other.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Powering the community forums for major open-source projects
- Customer self-service support for tech companies
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple chat or real-time messaging
- Project management
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a much more modern and user-friendly experience than older forum software, with a stronger emphasis on real-time interaction and community health.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business and Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Self-hosted open-source version is free.
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