AnswervsDiscordSoundboard
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | DiscordSoundboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #64 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 151 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 5 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v4.1.54 · 4 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Answer scores 71/100 against 46/100 for DiscordSoundboard, so it is the safer default.
Answer ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for DiscordSoundboard.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; DiscordSoundboard needs more configuration.
Answer is growing faster right now (+20 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →DiscordSoundboard details →