Discourse

by Civilized Discourse Construction Kit · Berkeley, United States · Since 2013

Open-source forums.

Website builders & CMS Community managementFree planOpen source

Starting price: Free plan
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.4; transparency & India fit

What is Discourse?

Discourse is website builders & cms from Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, based in Berkeley, United States and has been building software since 2013. Open-source forums.

Website builders and content management systems let businesses publish sites without a developer or manage content with one. WordPress powers a large share of the web; hosted builders trade flexibility for simplicity.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond website builders & cms, Discourse also covers community management.

What works well

+Free plan available
+Free trial available
+Prices published openly on the official pricing page
+Android and iOS apps published by the vendor
+Developer API documented on the official site
+Integrations directory on the official site

What to watch out for

−Prices listed in USD, not Indian rupees

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Discourse at a glance

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Discourse features

As listed on Discourse's official website.

Conversations, not pages
Chat in real time
AI translations
Empowering possibilities with AI
A personal touch
Simple, but with context
Born mobile, born to touch
Links automatically expand
Single sign-on
Trust system
Community moderation
Social login

What customers say about Discourse

Testimonials published on Discourse's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.

“Discourse is the most amazing thing we have ever used. We have never experienced software so reliable. Ever.” Source

“It was a pleasure to work with the team. We knew that we were being guided by experts who deeply know what communities need in order to thrive.” Source

Discourse pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Discourse charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on discourse.org.

Discourse screenshots

Discourse video

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Specifications

Category: Website builders & CMS, Community management
Vendor: Civilized Discourse Construction Kit
Headquarters: Berkeley, United States
Founded: 2013
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Discourse — frequently asked questions

How do I sign up for Discourse?+

New accounts are created at https://www.discourse.org/signup/pro on Discourse's official site.

How much does Discourse cost?+

Discourse publishes its plans at https://www.discourse.org/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Discourse have a free trial?+

Yes. Discourse's official site offers a free trial.

Does Discourse have a mobile app?+

Yes. Discourse's official website links to its Android and iOS app.

What is Discourse?+

Discourse is website builders & cms by Civilized Discourse Construction Kit. Open-source forums.

How much does Discourse cost?+

Discourse has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Discourse offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Discourse offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Discourse made in India?+

No. Discourse is developed by Civilized Discourse Construction Kit in Berkeley, United States.

Who is Discourse best suited for?+

Discourse suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for website builders & cms with community management.

What are the best alternatives to Discourse?+

Popular alternatives in website builders & cms include Zoho Sites, WordPress.org, Google Sites. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Discourse deployed?+

Discourse is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.