In my view, the greatest advantage of Discourse lies in its complete openness and transparency. Virtually no feature or plugin requires payment for installation and use. In this regard, Discourse will outshine all other community forums.
The administrators who utilize Discourse as a community template are largely drawn to this feature, as they do not need to expend substantial funds on ornate themes and templates. They merely need to focus on providing excellent website services and offering feedback to users through Discourse.