Answer vs Askbot
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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Answer
Modern Q&A platform for building knowledge communities
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Askbot
Django-based question and answer forum software
| Feature | Answer | Askbot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forums & Community | Forums & Community |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,635 | ★ 1,567 |
| First released | 2022 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Stack Overflow, Confluence | Stack Overflow |
Why pick each one
Choose Askbot if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Answer or Askbot better?
Answer is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Askbot if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Answer and Askbot free and open-source?
Yes. Answer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Askbot under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Answer and Askbot with Docker?
Answer: yes. Askbot: yes.