HN+

A platform that lets users create and manage their own Hacker News-style community forums, solving the problem of needing a customizable, familiar interface for community discussions. It targets developers, operations professionals, and businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises, who want to host their own community. It is positioned as a self-hosted alternative to existing forum software, offering a familiar HN look and feel with additional features like monetization, custom domains, and integrations.

Key features

• Custom domain with automatic HTTPS
• Markdown editor for posts
• Categories, tags, and drafts
• Site-wide translation
• Custom pages and links
• Style customization (logo, colors, fonts)
• Private site with member approval
• Content approval process
• Email notifications for comments
• Roles and permissions
• Built-in newsletters
• Integrations with Slack and HubSpot
• API access
• Promoted posts with Stripe
• Add your own ads
• Paid membership subscriptions