Open source forums projects
Every project in the registry tagged forums, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
Misago is fully featured modern forum application that is fast, scalable and responsive.
The Stack Overflow clone for your team (self-hosted or hosted)
Build lasting communities with modern forum technology
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Frequently asked questions
How many open source forums projects are there?
This registry tracks 3 projects tagged forums, with 4,036 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is Misago at 2,776 stars.
Are these forums projects free to use?
Yes — 3 of the 3 carry an explicit open-source licence across 3 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which forums project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these forums projects still maintained?
3 of the 3 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.