Discourse vs Heartbeat

At a glance

Discourse has a free plan. We haven't confirmed one for Heartbeat.
Heartbeat offers a free trial (14 days). We haven't confirmed one for Discourse.
Discourse's lowest paid plan is Pro at $100 per month, as of November 12, 2026.
Heartbeat's lowest paid plan is Build at $49 per month, up to 350 members, as of November 12, 2026.
Both are available on Web, iOS and Android.
Both work with Zapier.
Discourse lists GDPR and SSO. We haven't confirmed any of these for Heartbeat.
Discourse has a public API. We haven't confirmed one for Heartbeat.

From each tool's own website, checked on the dates below, and from published reviews.

From the facts checked for both tools, not from opinion. A fact we haven't confirmed for one of them is never counted.

Integration with GitHub, Zendesk or WordPress. We haven't found them on Heartbeat's website.

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What it does: DiscourseA customizable, scalable community platform that creates knowledge through conversation.; HeartbeatRun memberships, courses, events and payments in one place you own.
Free plan: DiscourseYes; HeartbeatNot confirmed
Pricing: DiscourseNot confirmed; HeartbeatNot confirmed
Paid plans from

From the platforms and integrations each website lists.

Both

Only DiscourseNothing else listed

Only HeartbeatNothing else listed

Both

Only Discourse

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No reviewer has said they moved between Discourse and Heartbeat yet.

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At a glance

Discourse has a free plan. We haven't confirmed one for Heartbeat.

Heartbeat offers a free trial (14 days). We haven't confirmed one for Discourse.

Discourse's lowest paid plan is Pro at $100 per month, as of November 12, 2026.

Heartbeat's lowest paid plan is Build at $49 per month, up to 350 members, as of November 12, 2026.

Both are available on Web, iOS and Android.

Both work with Zapier.

Discourse lists GDPR and SSO. We haven't confirmed any of these for Heartbeat.

Discourse has a public API. We haven't confirmed one for Heartbeat.

From each tool's own website, checked on the dates below, and from published reviews.

The facts

What it does: DiscourseA customizable, scalable community platform that creates knowledge through conversation.; HeartbeatRun memberships, courses, events and payments in one place you own.
Free plan: DiscourseYes; HeartbeatNot confirmed
Pricing: DiscourseNot confirmed; HeartbeatNot confirmed
Paid plans from