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At a Glance
Discourse
Discourse
Star Rating
(68)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
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Stack Overflow Internal
Stack Overflow Internal
Star Rating
(809)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.50 1 Per Teammate Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Discourse excels in community building with its robust Q&A tools and commenting system, allowing for engaging discussions and knowledge sharing. In contrast, Stack Overflow for Teams shines with its knowledge base features, making it easier for teams to access and share information efficiently.
  • Reviewers mention that Stack Overflow for Teams has a superior searchable functionality, which is crucial for quickly finding relevant information. Discourse, while effective, does not match the depth of search capabilities that users find in Stack Overflow for Teams.
  • G2 users highlight that Discourse's social network integration is a strong point, enabling seamless connections with external platforms. However, users on G2 note that Stack Overflow for Teams offers better email integration, which is essential for team communication and updates.
  • Reviewers say that the versioning and version history feature in Stack Overflow for Teams is particularly beneficial for tracking changes and updates, a feature that Discourse lacks, making it less ideal for teams that require detailed documentation of content changes.
  • Users report that Discourse has a more user-friendly content editor, which allows for easier formatting and content creation. In contrast, Stack Overflow for Teams is noted for its advanced portal features, which provide a more structured approach to managing team knowledge.
  • Reviewers mention that while both platforms offer good support, Stack Overflow for Teams has a slight edge in quality of support, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team compared to Discourse.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Discourse
Starter
$20.00
Per Month
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Stack Overflow Internal
Basic
$6.50
1 Per Teammate Per Month
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Free Trial
Discourse
Free Trial is available
Stack Overflow Internal
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
50
8.9
639
Ease of Use
8.5
49
9.1
646
Ease of Setup
8.7
15
9.1
269
Ease of Admin
9.2
12
9.0
191
Quality of Support
8.5
41
8.8
358
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
9.0
146
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
50
8.1
595
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.7
408
Account Options
Not enough data
9.1
314
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
341
Not enough data
8.8
308
Not enough data
8.8
295
Not enough data
8.7
308
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.0
375
Not enough data
9.0
378
Not enough data
8.6
358
Not enough data
9.1
367
Not enough data
8.3
294
Not enough data
8.4
196
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
250
Not enough data
8.1
186
Not enough data
8.3
341
Knowledge Pages
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
231
Not enough data
8.2
225
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
214
Not enough data
8.4
257
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
7.9
203
Not enough data
8.2
233
Not enough data
9.2
300
Not enough data
8.5
277
Not enough data
8.2
248
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
242
Not enough data
7.9
201
Not enough data
8.2
123
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
13
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
9.4
12
Support
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.4
12
Agentic AI - AI Code Generation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Online Community ManagementHide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features
8.4
45
Not enough data
Community Building
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Improvement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Analytics
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Management
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Community Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Discourse
Discourse
Stack Overflow Internal
Stack Overflow Internal
Discourse and Stack Overflow Internal are categorized as Knowledge Base and Q&A Platforms
Unique Categories
Discourse
Discourse is categorized as Online Community Management
Stack Overflow Internal
Stack Overflow Internal is categorized as AI Code Generation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Discourse
Discourse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Stack Overflow Internal
Stack Overflow Internal
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
47.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Discourse
Discourse
Computer Software
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Entertainment
7.7%
Hospital & Health Care
6.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.6%
Other
61.5%
Stack Overflow Internal
Stack Overflow Internal
Computer Software
35.1%
Information Technology and Services
19.5%
Financial Services
5.0%
Program Development
2.3%
Marketing and Advertising
2.1%
Other
36.0%
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Discussions
Discourse
Discourse Discussions
What is discourse app?
1 Comment
André S.
AS
Discourse app is a mobile application for iOS and Android that enables users to access and interact with online communities and forums powered by the...Read more
What is a discourse server?
1 Comment
André S.
AS
A Discourse server is a type of web server that is used to host and manage online communities and discussions. Discourse is an open-source software platform...Read more
How much does Discourse cost?
1 Comment
André S.
AS
Discourse offers a range of pricing options to fit the needs of different organizations and communities. For small communities, there is a free plan with...Read more
Stack Overflow Internal
Stack Overflow Internal Discussions
Is stack overflow free to use?
4 Comments
Tyler Y.
TY
No; Stack Overflow for Teams is not free. See pricing here: https://stackoverflow.co/teams/pricing/Read more
What is Stack Overflow for Teams used for?
2 Comments
Ankit S.
AS
Majorly it can be used for internalised Q& A platform for cretaing a question bank and a knowledge share space.Read more
Is there some recommendations on how to encourage people to use it?
2 Comments
Steven G.
SG
you can use other sma site to tell themRead more