I don't have budget for Evoq Content or Engage, but a Forum is a requirement for my next project.

Is there any decent 3rd party Forum module? I can't find anything on the module store. Is there any way to get the Forum/Discussions (whatever its called now) as a standalone module?

Seems ludicrous this is only available at the 20k per year level. Forums are so basic. I'd literally have to switch CMSs over this, if I can't get it resolved. A forum is that important.