Discourse

Modern forum and community platform

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Discourse is a modern, open-source discussion platform built for the next decade of the internet. Use it as a mailing list, discussion forum, long-form chat room, and more. Features real-time updates, powerful moderation tools, and mobile apps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Discourse free and open source?

Yes, Discourse is open source. It is released under the GPL-2.0 license.

What can I use instead of vBulletin?

You can use Discourse as a free, open-source alternative to vBulletin.

Can I self-host Discourse?

Yes, Discourse can be self-hosted on your own server or cloud infrastructure.

What is Discourse written in?

It is built using JavaScript, Ruby.

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Project Details

Status Active
GitHub Stars 47,968
Forks 9,032
Open Issues 279
Last Commit Oct 12, 2026
License
GPL-2.0
Platforms
Self-hosted
Categories
Community

Alternative To

⇄ vBulletin

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User Reviews (1)

Ahmad

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great software for any kind of community use.

Dec 12, 2025

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