Discourse
A modern, open-source community platform that powers online forums and discussions with integrated chat, AI features, and powerful moderation tools.
About Discourse
Discourse is a comprehensive community platform designed to facilitate meaningful online discussions and build thriving communities. Used by over 22,000 communities including major organizations like GitLab, OpenAI, Docker, and Elastic, Discourse combines traditional forum functionality with modern features like integrated chat, AI-powered tools, and advanced moderation capabilities. The platform offers both self-hosted open-source deployment and managed hosting solutions, ensuring communities retain full ownership of their data while providing the infrastructure needed for scalable, engaging discussions.
Key Features
- 100% open-source forum software with fully portable data ownership
- Integrated chat and long-form discussion capabilities in a unified experience
- AI-powered features for enhanced community management and moderation
- Powerful moderation tools to maintain healthy, on-track discussions
- Extensive customization options with themes and plugin integrations
- Managed hosting starting at $20/month with enterprise support options
- Mobile apps available for iOS and Android platforms
- Unlimited conversation history with no data restrictions
- RESTful API for custom integrations and development
- Migration tools to easily move from other community platforms