4chan vs Discourse
| 4chan | Discourse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $100/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Moderation tools | advanced | — |
| Private groups | No | — |
| Direct messaging | No | — |
| Mobile apps | web app | — |
| Paid from | — | 100 /mo |
| Custom domain | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Online Community Platforms. On Inferse, Discourse scores higher on our published basis.