Circle
Free trial
Starting at $89/mo
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Discourse Alternatives
4 alternatives compared · Discourse pricing: $20/mo · Dataset dated April 21, 2026
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Compare 4 other products in community platforms, listed alphabetically. Products in one category may cover different work. Match your required features, billing unit and migration needs before treating one as a substitute for Discourse.
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Heartbeat
Free trial
Starting at $40/mo
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Mighty Networks
Free trial
Starting at $79/mo
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Skool
Free trial
Starting at $7.5/mo
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About the community platforms category
Community tools differ in purpose as well as price. Circle, Mighty Networks, Skool and Heartbeat combine member spaces with courses or events. Discourse centers on forums and offers both hosted and self-hosted deployment.
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Compare members, staff roles, storage, streaming hours and concurrent viewers. For paid memberships, add platform and payment fees using your actual transaction mix. Check whether a branded mobile app is included, optional or separately quoted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How should I compare alternatives to Discourse?
- These are other products in the community platforms category, listed alphabetically. Match the service, required features, billing unit and migration needs before comparing prices. Discourse: $20/mo in this snapshot. Check current vendor terms.