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Open-source alternatives to Khoros

Khoros is not described as open source on its own site. 15 of the 98 other course and community platforms in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Khoros's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 13 of them are free or have a free plan.

15 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Khoros

  1. Discourse

    Open-source discussion forum software with hosted plans

    • Discourse has a free plan. Khoros does not.
    • Only Discourse lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Discourse is open source, according to its own site.
    • Discourse also covers team chat.
    Discourse vs KhorosDiscourse pricing and details

  2. Sensei LMS

    WordPress course plugin with a free core and a paid Pro tier

    • Sensei LMS has a free plan. Khoros does not.
    • Sensei LMS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Sensei LMS also covers templates and online courses.
    • Khoros also covers AI search and community.
    Sensei LMS pricing and details

  3. Flarum

    Free open-source forum software you host yourself

    • Flarum has a free plan. Khoros does not.
    • Flarum is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Khoros also covers AI search.
    Flarum pricing and details

  4. CourseLit

    Open-source course, download and community platform

    • CourseLit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CourseLit also covers email campaigns, online courses and digital downloads.
    • Khoros also covers AI search.
    CourseLit pricing and details

  5. Open edX

    Free open-source learning platform stewarded by Axim Collaborative

    • Open edX has a free plan. Khoros does not.
    • Open edX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open edX also covers reports and online courses.
    • Khoros also covers AI search and community.
    Open edX pricing and details

  6. NodeBB

    Open-source forum software with managed hosting plans

    • NodeBB has a free plan. Khoros does not.
    • NodeBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Khoros also covers AI search.
    NodeBB pricing and details

  7. phpBB

    Free open-source bulletin board software written in PHP

    • phpBB has a free plan. Khoros does not.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Khoros also covers AI search.
    phpBB pricing and details

  8. MyBB

    Free open-source forum software with plugins and themes

    • MyBB has a free plan. Khoros does not.
    • MyBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Khoros also covers AI search.
    MyBB pricing and details

  9. Simple Machines Forum

    Free open-source community forum software (SMF)

    • Simple Machines Forum has a free plan. Khoros does not.
    • Simple Machines Forum is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Khoros also covers AI search.
    Simple Machines Forum pricing and details

  10. Loomio

    Group decision-making software for organizations and co-ops

    • Loomio is open source, according to its own site.
    • Khoros also covers AI search.
    Loomio pricing and details

  11. Hylo

    Free open-source platform for community groups and coordination

    • Hylo has a free plan. Khoros does not.
    • Only Hylo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Hylo is open source, according to its own site.
    • Hylo also covers calendar and team chat.
    Hylo pricing and details

3 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Khoros?

Yes. Discourse, Sensei LMS, Paid Memberships Pro, Flarum, CourseLit, Open edX, NodeBB, phpBB and 7 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Khoros open source?

Khoros is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these course and community platforms are free?

Discourse, Sensei LMS, Paid Memberships Pro, Flarum, Open edX, NodeBB, phpBB, MyBB and 5 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Khoros: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.