# Answer vs fluxer

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Answer | fluxer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #6 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 ✓ | 10 702 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +346 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 1038 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | fluxer-users@2026.1028.211245 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Answer and fluxer score the same (71/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

fluxer ships more often: 1038 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.

If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; fluxer needs more configuration.

fluxer is growing faster right now (+346 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Answer](https://selfhost.directory/project/answer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/answer.md)
- [fluxer](https://selfhost.directory/project/fluxer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/fluxer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/answer-vs-fluxer