Answer vs MyBB
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
VS
MyBB
Free and extensible community forum software
| Feature | Answer | MyBB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forums & Community | Forums & Community |
| License | Apache-2.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,635 | ★ 1,232 |
| First released | 2022 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Stack Overflow, Confluence | vBulletin, phpBB |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Answer or MyBB better?
Neither is universally better. Answer has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Answer and MyBB free and open-source?
Yes. Answer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and MyBB under LGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Answer and MyBB with Docker?
Answer: yes. MyBB: yes.