Discourse is the most amazing thing we have ever used. We have never experienced software so reliable. Ever.
Developer Advocacy at Twitch
A community you own
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Fully open source
The entire Discourse codebase is open and freely available to the public—forever.
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Truly portable data
No matter where your forum lives, you retain full ownership of your data. No lock-in, no hidden fees, no data sent to advertisers.
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Unlimited conversation history
Always have full access to your community’s conversation history—no questions asked.
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Multi-faceted communication
Create valuable topics for discussion and have a real-time chat. Your members can really express themselves with emoji reactions, images and videos!
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Comprehensive customer support
Get all your questions answered in our support community as well as dedicated email support.
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Powerful moderation tools
Empowering you to manage and maintain a safe and welcoming environment effortlessly, ensuring a positive user experience, and encouraging community engagement.
You’re in good company
Discourse now powers over 22,000 online communities of all shapes and sizes, including:
