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DEV Community vs Discuit
Both stand on online community platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
DEV Community combines publishing and discussion for developers, with organization profiles and an open-source foundation. Its content rules matter for anyone planning to publish, and the Free Forever plan has no detailed limits stated.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Choose Discuit if you want a free, open-source discussion platform with flexible community and feed browsing, or need software you can self-host. Look elsewhere if you require a native mobile app or self-hosting outside Linux-based systems.
Visit DiscuitThe facts
| DEV Community | Discuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | DEV++ Early-bird: $8 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dev.to | discuit.org |
| On online community platforms | #1 of 54 | #2 of 54 |
DEV Community: what it does well
- Members can publish articles, tutorials and announcements.
- Readers can comment and follow authors.
- Organization accounts support multiple contributors and analytics.
- Forem is open source and offers API documentation.
- Native mobile apps and direct messaging are listed.
What to know first
- Posts must be substantial and on-topic.
- Primarily promotional or backlink-seeking posts are not allowed.
- No detailed limits are stated for the Free Forever plan.
- The bug bounty reward program is suspended.
Discuit: what it does well
- Free and open source under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3 or later.
- Community browsing includes five sorting choices.
- Feed sorting covers four modes and five time ranges.
- Installable Progressive Web App with Card and Compact layouts.
- Self-hosting guidance covers local and Docker setups.
What to know first
- Self-hosting is designed for Linux-based systems.
- Mobile access is listed as a web app, not a native app.
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