Scoold vs Tildes
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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Scoold
Self-hosted Q&A platform and Stack Overflow alternative
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Tildes
Non-profit community discussion platform
| Feature | Scoold | Tildes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forums & Community | Forums & Community |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 920 | ★ 1,000 |
| First released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Replaces | 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
Choose Tildes if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Scoold or Tildes better?
Neither is universally better. Tildes has the larger community, while Scoold is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Scoold and Tildes free and open-source?
Yes. Scoold is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tildes under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Scoold and Tildes with Docker?
Scoold: yes. Tildes: check the project docs for container support.