Articles

Notes from running a forum host.

Honest comparisons, economics that actually add up, and what we've learned hosting Flarum for small communities.

13 May 2026

Flarum vs Discourse — an honest 2026 comparison

Discourse is the default for paid-managed forums. Flarum is the leaner alternative. Both ship in 2026, both have happy communities — but they're aimed at different shapes of group. Here's the comparison I wish I'd had before choosing.