Discourse vs Octo
| Discourse | Octo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $100/mo | $29/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted | Android, iOS, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $100/mo | $29/mo |
| Event hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Private spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | both |
| Member limit | — | 999 members |
Both are listed in Best Community Platforms. On Freedom251, Octo scores higher on our published basis.