Open Source Community Building Platforms
A curated collection of the best open source tools for creating, managing, and engaging online communities..
Cultivate vibrant online communities with ease
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48,046Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
GPL-2.0
A powerful, customizable platform for building and managing online forums, fostering engaging discussions and collaborative spaces.
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Open-source Q&A platform for knowledge sharing
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15,708Last commit
13 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
A versatile, community-driven Q&A platform that fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange within organizations and communities.
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Modern forum software for vibrant online communities
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16,441Last commit
24 days agoLicense
MIT
Lightweight, extensible forum platform with a sleek interface, powerful moderation tools, and seamless integration capabilities.
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Create, sell, and manage online courses with full control
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Stars growing over the last 30 days2,441Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source LMS for building and selling courses with a block-based editor, built-in payments, AI tools, analytics, and white-labeling. Self-host or use the cloud.
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Build lasting communities with modern forum technology
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346Last commit
1 day agoLicense
MPL-2.0
Create permanent, discoverable communities with modern forum features. Combines discussion, curation, and wiki functionality in one platform.
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