Discourse

A self-hosted discussion and community platform with features like categories and moderation.

Add Discourse to your software stack included at no additional cost with an existing server management plan.

To learn more about Discourse, visit their official website.

Key Features:

Seamless conversations: Discourse eliminates the need for awkward and arbitrary pagination, allowing users to keep scrolling for a more natural conversation flow. It also provides real-time chat channels for informal discussions and relationship building.
AI integration: Discourse offers a one-stop solution for integrating Artificial Intelligence into the community, making it easier to use and moderate.
Customizable user experience: Users can personalize their experience through custom sidebars and user preferences, while administrators can configure default settings for the entire community.
Mobile-friendly design: Discourse is designed for high-resolution touch devices, with a built-in mobile layout and dedicated iOS and Android apps.
Automatic link expansion: When users paste a link from popular websites like Wikipedia, YouTube, or Twitter, Discourse automatically expands the link to provide additional context and information.
Trust system and community moderation: As members become trusted regulars, they earn abilities to help maintain the community. Discourse also allows the community to suppress spam, resolve disputes, and block dangerous content.
Extensive features and integrations: Discourse offers a wide range of features, including social login, topic summarization, badges, emoji, reply via email, two-factor authentication, and an admin dashboard. It also supports official plugins, a comprehensive API, and one-click updates.