Discourse vs NING
| Discourse | NING | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $100/mo | $12.50/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $100/mo | $12.50/mo |
| Event hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Private spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | — |
| Member limit | — | 10 members |
Both are listed in Best Community Platforms, Best Social Networking Software. On The Geeks Club, Discourse scores higher on our published basis.