Discourse
7.9#18 in community platformsFrom $100 a monthFree planSelf-hosted
VisitDiscourse vs Forumbee
What both publish
| Fact | Discourse | Forumbee |
|---|---|---|
| Event hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Mobile apps | both | none |
| Moderation tools | Discourse provides built-in moderation tools and AI-assisted community management. | Yes |
Discourse plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$100 a month
- Business$500 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Free planFree
Forumbee plans
- Premium$250 a month
- Enterprise$750 a month
- Additional Admin Users$50 a month
- Additional Members$100 a month
- Professional Services$200 a month
- Personalized Training$300, paid once
Pick Discourse if…
Discourse suits organizations and groups that need a hosted or self-managed discussion community, including those looking for private spaces or moderation tools. Its plan options cover projects with different staff-seat and support needs.
Pick Forumbee if…
Forumbee suits teams creating support communities, employee spaces, or searchable customer knowledge bases. It also fits organizations needing moderation, ideation, analytics, and private areas in a web service.