MyBB vs Question2Answer
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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MyBB
Free and extensible community forum software
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Question2Answer
Free open-source Q&A platform in PHP
| Feature | MyBB | Question2Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forums & Community | Forums & Community |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,232 | ★ 1,669 |
| First released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Replaces | vBulletin, phpBB | Stack Overflow, Quora |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is MyBB or Question2Answer better?
Neither is universally better. Question2Answer has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are MyBB and Question2Answer free and open-source?
Yes. MyBB is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and Question2Answer under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MyBB and Question2Answer with Docker?
MyBB: yes. Question2Answer: yes.