Comparison Summary

Discourse: Discourse is modern forum software for building civilized communities. It can be used as a mailing list, discussion forum, or long-form chat room.

JomSocial: JomSocial is widely used by Joomla users for creating open source social networks. This award-winning software offers extensive community features.

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Focus area

Software Failure Risk

  • medium

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Focus area

JomSocial is better than Discourse for

Software Failure Risk

  • low

Discourse and JomSocial: Customer Satisfaction Data

Most deployed common Use Cases for Discourse and JomSocial

How can Discourse and JomSocial enhance your Advertisement process?

Discourse allows users to insert advertisements above, below, or in-between content. Discourse also offers plugins to integrate with advertising platforms such as Google AdSense and CodeFund. Jomsocial offers an AdAgency component which enables users to make money by advertising on their site. Jomsocial's AdAgency component allows users to target ads based on Jomsocial profile information.
"...Get some help keeping the lights on by monetizing your site with the Discourse Advertising Plugin ...." Discourse integrations
"...Security 5452 Prevent security issues related to Google Ads...." Social Plugin for Joomla

Discourse in Action: Unique Use Cases

What benefits does Discourse offer for Engagement Management?

Why is Discourse the best choice for Community Building?

How does Discourse address your Collaboration Challenges?


JomSocial in Action: Unique Use Cases

What makes JomSocial ideal for Communication Management?

What benefits does JomSocial offer for Content Management?

About

Discourse - 100% open source discussion platform

JomSocial: Social Networking for Joomla - Open Source Social N.

Financials

SEED

PRIVATE

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Low Medium High

Compliance Risk

medium

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Security & Privacy Risk

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Integration Risk

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Migration Risk

medium

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