Coral vs Fider
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted forums & community options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Coral
Open-source commenting platform for newsrooms
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Fider
Open platform for collecting and voting on feedback
| Feature | Coral | Fider |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forums & Community | Forums & Community |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,996 | ★ 4,458 |
| First released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Disqus, Facebook Comments | Canny, UserVoice |
Why pick each one
Choose Coral if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Fider if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.5k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Coral or Fider better?
Fider is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Coral if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Coral and Fider free and open-source?
Yes. Coral is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Fider under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Coral and Fider with Docker?
Coral: yes. Fider: yes.