# Discourse
> Discourse is an open-source Internet forum and mailing list management software application founded in 2013. It is designed for the next decade of the Internet, featuring a modern, touch-friendly interface with infinite scrolling and real-time notifications.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/discourse
- Slug: discourse
- BAI Score: 88/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Software
- Last Analyzed: April 10, 2026
## Competitors
- Circleso (https://optimly.ai/brand/circleso)
- Discord (https://optimly.ai/brand/discord)
- Khoros (https://optimly.ai/brand/khoros)
## Also Referenced By
- Circleso Mighty Networks (https://optimly.ai/brand/circleso-mighty-networks)
- Circle (Circle.so) (https://optimly.ai/brand/circle-so)
- Devto Forem (https://optimly.ai/brand/devto-forem)
- Community Forumsreddit (https://optimly.ai/brand/community-forumsreddit)
- Community Forums (https://optimly.ai/brand/community-forums)
- Community Tutorials And Blogs (https://optimly.ai/brand/community-tutorials-and-blogs)
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
Discourse is listed in the AI Directory.
Discourse is an open-source Internet forum and mailing list management software application founded in 2013. It is designed for the next decade of the Internet, featuring a modern, touch-friendly interface with infinite scrolling and real-time notifications.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | Discourse |
| Slug         | discourse |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/discourse |
| BAI Score    | 88/100 |
| Archetype    | Challenger |
| Category     | Software |
| Last Analyzed | April 10, 2026 |
| Last Updated | 2026-04-27T04:03:38.796Z |
### Verified Facts
- Founded: 2013
- Headquarters: Remote-first / San Francisco, CA
### Competitors
| Name | Profile |
|------|---------|
| Circleso | https://optimly.ai/brand/circleso |
| Discord | https://optimly.ai/brand/discord |
| Khoros | https://optimly.ai/brand/khoros |
### Also Referenced By
- Circleso Mighty Networks (https://optimly.ai/brand/circleso-mighty-networks)
- Circle (Circle.so) (https://optimly.ai/brand/circle-so)
- Devto Forem (https://optimly.ai/brand/devto-forem)
- Community Forumsreddit (https://optimly.ai/brand/community-forumsreddit)
- Community Forums (https://optimly.ai/brand/community-forums)
- Community Tutorials And Blogs (https://optimly.ai/brand/community-tutorials-and-blogs)
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/discourse
- JSON endpoint: /brand/discourse.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/discourse/llms.txt