Discuit vs Fider
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted forums & community options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Discuit
Open-source community discussion platform
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Fider
Open platform for collecting and voting on feedback
| Feature | Discuit | Fider |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forums & Community | Forums & Community |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 546 | ★ 4,458 |
| First released | 2023 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Canny, UserVoice |
Why pick each one
Choose Discuit if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Fider if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.5k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Discuit or Fider better?
Fider is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Discuit if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Discuit and Fider free and open-source?
Yes. Discuit is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Fider under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Discuit and Fider with Docker?
Discuit: yes. Fider: yes.