AnswervsFlarum
Two self-hosted Social Networks & Forums projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | Flarum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #6 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 6 764 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +13 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v1.8.21 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Answer scores 71/100 against 69/100 for Flarum, so it is the safer default.
Flarum ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; Flarum needs more configuration.
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