Answervsejabberd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | ejabberd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #5 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 6 749 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +17 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | 26.09 · 29 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Erlang |
Which one should you pick?
ejabberd scores 72/100 against 71/100 for Answer, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; ejabberd needs more configuration.
Answer details →ejabberd details →