Discussion Forum Software
Alternatives to Discourse
The tools Specifiction weighs against Discourse, from its list of discussion forum software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.
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NodeBB NodeBB suits organizations creating forums for brand communities or product support, as well as teams that want a self-hosted option.
From $20/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.9 Visit Specs - 02 Invision Community
Invision Community suits groups and organisations that need forums, publishing, events or learning tools with configurable member access.
Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API8.8 Visit Specs - 03
Flarum It suits site operators building self-hosted communities who need permissions, moderation, customization and API access.
Web · API · Self-hosted · Browser extension7.9 Visit Specs - 04
Talkyard From €4/mo Free trial Web · API · Self-hosted7.9 Visit Specs - 05 MyBB Free plan Web · Self-hosted7.8 Visit Specs
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WoltLab Suite From €35.95/mo Free trial Web · Self-hosted · Browser extension7.6 Visit Specs - 07 Question2Answer Free plan Web · Self-hosted7.5 Visit Specs
- 08 XenForo From $60/mo Web · API · Self-hosted7.1 Visit Specs
- 09 vBulletin From $14.99/mo Web · Self-hosted6.9 Visit Specs
- 10 Asgaros ForumAsgaros 5.9 Visit Specs
- 11 ElkArte 5.8 Visit Specs
- 12 MuutMuut, Inc. 5.6 Visit Specs
- 13 PhorumPhorum.org 5.5 Visit Specs
- 14 PunBB 5.4 Visit Specs
- 15 Vanilla ForumsHigher Logic 5.3 Visit Specs