Discourse

Discourse is a fully open-source internet forum and mailing list management software. It is an alternative to Discord, Circle, and Skool, providing a flexible platform for community discussions with features like:

• Modern Forum Software: Provides a clean and intuitive interface for online discussions.
• Mailing List Functionality: Can be used as a mailing list for announcements and discussions.
• Long-Form Chat Room: Supports real-time chat alongside traditional forum discussions.
• Customization: Offers extensive customization options through themes and plugins.
• Moderation Tools: Includes powerful moderation tools and AI to maintain healthy discussions.
• Open Source: The entire codebase is open and freely available.
• Portable Data: Users retain full ownership of their data with no lock-in.

Discourse is suitable for a variety of use cases, including customer support forums, internal team communication, and community engagement platforms.