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Freemium

Self-hosting is free; the hosted service offers a free trial.

 Freemium

Self-hosting is free; hosted plans are paid and start with a free trial.

Web, Self-hosted Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Combines forum, Q&A, idea voting and blog comments in one tool
  • Optional anonymous comments
  • Can be self-hosted from the public source code
  • Covers forums, voting on ideas and team chat in one place
  • Chat features are basic
  • Documentation is incomplete
  • Self-hosting needs a server and ongoing maintenance
  • Hosted plans are paid after the trial
Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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