Crowded vs Discourse
| Crowded | Discourse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | €50/mo | $100/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | self-hosted |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Member limit | 2,000 members | — |
| Event hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Private spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | none | both |
| Paid from | — | $100/mo |
Both are listed in Best Community Platforms. On Inferse, Discourse scores higher on our published basis.