# Discourse

> Host structured conversations for your community

Discourse runs forums, support communities, and shared knowledge spaces. Topic discussions remain searchable, while chat, private messages, and email participation provide additional ways to join a conversation. Groups, roles, and moderation tools define who can participate and how staff manage the community.

Themes and plugins adjust appearance and functionality. Authentication options, APIs, and integrations connect the forum to an organization's other tools. AI features assist with community management, and administrative reports show activity. The open-source software can be self-hosted or managed through hosting services, with data export available for the community's records.

## Listing details

- Canonical BetaNeon page: https://betaneon.com/products/discourse
- Official website: https://www.discourse.org/
- Category: Social & community / Forums & discussions
- Status: Launched
- Topics: Community management, Forums, Knowledge base, Open source, Self hosted
- Listing updated: 2026-10-30T16:50:45.065Z
- Information source: https://www.discourse.org/

This is a product introduction, not an endorsement. Confirm current availability, features, and prices on the official website. Community upvotes on BetaNeon are not star ratings.