Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Discourse
- Pricing
- Open source — Free – $100/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Ios, Android, Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Communities, Open Source
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
What is Discourse?
Discourse is a community platforms tool from Discourse. Discourse is modern open-source forum software for building discussion communities, support forums, and mailing lists.
Discourse uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $100/mo.
It's best suited to communities, open-source and runs on Web, Ios, Android, Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include open source, active development, self-host option. Worth weighing: self-hosting needs ops, hosted plans pricier.
Discourse pricing
Pros
- Open source
- Active development
- Self-host option
Cons
- Self-hosting needs ops
- Hosted plans pricier
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Frequently asked questions
What is Discourse?
Discourse is modern open-source forum software for building discussion communities, support forums, and mailing lists.
How much does Discourse cost?
Discourse is open-source-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $100/mo.
Does Discourse have a free trial?
Discourse offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Discourse support?
Discourse is available on Web, Ios, Android, Self Hosted, Api.