Answer vs Scoold
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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Scoold
Self-hosted Q&A platform and Stack Overflow alternative
| Feature | Answer | Scoold |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forums & Community | Forums & Community |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,635 | ★ 920 |
| First released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Stack Overflow, Confluence | Stack Overflow |
Why pick each one
Choose Scoold if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Answer or Scoold better?
Answer is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Scoold if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Answer and Scoold free and open-source?
Yes. Answer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Scoold under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Answer and Scoold with Docker?
Answer: yes. Scoold: yes.