Talkyard

Self-Hosted

Open-source community platform for forums, Q&A, and discussions

Overview

Talkyard is an open-source community platform merging forums, Q&A, and threaded discussions. It offers moderation tools, user reputation systems, real-time updates, custom branding, and SSO integration. Deployable via Docker for self-hosting (or as a managed SaaS), it supports private/public spaces, team collaboration, and Slack/Discord integrations. Ideal for building engaging communities, support forums, or internal team hubs with full data control and no vendor lock-in.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  talkyard:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: talkyard
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Hybrid forums & Q&A functionality
Moderation tools & user reputation systems
Docker-based self-hosting support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Talkyard hard to install?

Talkyard can be self-hosted using Docker, which simplifies deployment for users with basic server knowledge. The official docs provide step-by-step guides, but beginners may find it challenging to set up and manage the server and Docker containers.

? Is it a good alternative to Reddit or Stack Overflow?

Yes—Talkyard combines forum (Reddit-like) and Q&A (Stack Overflow-like) features in one platform. It’s ideal for private/niche communities where you want full control over data and branding, unlike Reddit/Stack Overflow which are public and proprietary.

? Is it completely free?

The self-hosted version of Talkyard is open-source and 100% free. The managed SaaS tier offers paid plans for users who prefer no self-hosting hassle, but the core self-hosted functionality has no cost.

Top Alternatives

Reddit (proprietary forum platform) Search Google

Stack Overflow (proprietary Q&A platform) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Communication - Social Networks and Forums

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosting option
⊕ No vendor lock-in (open-source core)
⊕ Unified community experience in one platform

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server/Docker knowledge for self-hosting
⊖ Managed SaaS tier has paid plans (self-hosted is free)
⊖ Limited real-time chat compared to dedicated tools like Discord