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Discourse vs Flarum

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DiscourseFlarum
LanguageRubyPHP
LicenceGPL-2.0MIT
Stars48k6.8k
Latestv2026.9.0v1.8.20
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasestoo few releases
Active contributors38+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Circle. Alternatives to Circle →

    Full replacementDiscourseDiscussions, chat, events and paid subscriptions through bundled plugins, without Circle's courses.

    PartialFlarumDiscussions with tags, mentions and extensions, without chat, events or courses.

  • Both replace Reddit. Alternatives to Reddit →

    PartialDiscourseOne community per site, with categories and topic voting, not a network of communities.

    PartialFlarumOne community per site, not a network of communities.