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# Alternatives to Discourse

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> Explore the top alternatives to Discourse. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **Instagram** — 4.7/5 (5144 reviews) — Social media solution that helps businesses manage content, create and edit posts, and monitor engagement across Instagram accounts.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/210721/instagram)
   - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/207184/210721/discourse/vs/instagram)
2. **Slack** — 4.7/5 (24046 reviews) — Slack is cloud-based software that unites people, projects, and tools, helping teams work efficiently with productivity \& AI features.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/135003/slack)
   - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/135003/207184/slack/vs/discourse)
3. **Discord** — 4.6/5 (532 reviews) — Online communication tool that allows video, audio, and text conversations, using public or private servers.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1022442/discord)
   - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/207184/1022442/discourse/vs/discord)
4. **Microsoft Viva Engage** — 4.2/5 (819 reviews) — Revolutionize internal communications by bringing together all employees inside a private and secure enterprise social network.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/113729/yammer)
   - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/113729/207184/yammer/vs/discourse)
5. **uuki** — 4.6/5 (186 reviews) — UUKI is a community platform creator to share content, discussions, events, and bring people together.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1021442/uuki)
   - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/207184/1021442/discourse/vs/uuki)
6. **Workplace from Meta** — 4.4/5 (1351 reviews) — Workplace connects everyone in an organization using familiar Facebook features like chat, video calling, posts and groups.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/168669/workplace)
   - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/168669/207184/workplace/vs/discourse)
7. **Connecteam** — 4.6/5 (5058 reviews) — Connect and manage your employee community with Connecteam’s best-in-class 100% customizable and collaborative environment.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/153140/connecteam)
   - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/153140/207184/connecteam/vs/discourse)
8. **ThoughtFarmer** — 4.8/5 (117 reviews) — Easy-to-use intranet platform with 240+ features, fast setup, and a 90-day risk-free guarantee to connect and engage your team.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/144958/thoughtfarmer)
   - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/144958/207184/thoughtfarmer/vs/discourse)
9. **Mattermost** — 4.4/5 (168 reviews) — Open source team communication platform that provides organizations with messaging and file-sharing tools for web, PCs, and mobiles.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/170524/mattermost)
   - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/170524/207184/mattermost/vs/discourse)
10. **Axero** — 4.5/5 (87 reviews) — Replace your outdated community software with Axero. 100% useful. 100% customizable. 100% loved by millions of people.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/129326/axero)
    - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129326/207184/axero/vs/discourse)
11. **Jostle** — 4.4/5 (73 reviews) — More than ever, we need a place to bring everyone together and help each person succeed. That’s Jostle.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/130784/jostle)
    - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130784/207184/jostle/vs/discourse)
12. **MangoApps** — 4.4/5 (150 reviews) — A modern, mobile intranet boosting communication, collaboration, \& productivity on the frontlines. Your resource hub \& team connector.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/131314/mangoapps)
    - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/131314/207184/mangoapps/vs/discourse)
13. **Brilliant Directories** — 4.8/5 (803 reviews) — ✨Try 7-Day Free Trial: BrilliantDirectories.com/Trial — 🏆 One of the highest-reviewed membership \& directory platforms on Capterra 👉
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/133173/brilliant-directories)
    - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/133173/207184/brilliant-directories/vs/discourse)
14. **Unily** — 4.6/5 (23 reviews) — Built for global enterprises, Unily is the employee experience platform that enables organizations to move faster.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/153146/unily)
    - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/153146/207184/unily/vs/discourse)
15. **Bitrix24** — 4.2/5 (984 reviews) — Bitrix24 is an AI-powered online workspace designed to help businesses manage their clients, sales, projects, and teams.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/113540/bitrix24)
    - [Compare vs Discourse](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/113540/207184/bitrix24/vs/discourse)

## Related Categories

- [Community Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30800/community/software)
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- [Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/15/collaboration/software)

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