Talkyard vs Tildes
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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Talkyard
Community forum combining discussion, chat and Q&A
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Tildes
Non-profit community discussion platform
| Feature | Talkyard | Tildes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forums & Community | Forums & Community |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,811 | ★ 1,000 |
| First released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Discourse, Disqus |
Why pick each one
Choose Tildes if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Talkyard or Tildes better?
Talkyard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Tildes if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Talkyard and Tildes free and open-source?
Yes. Talkyard is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tildes under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Talkyard and Tildes with Docker?
Talkyard: yes. Tildes: check the project docs for container support.