AnswervsFreeSWITCH
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | FreeSWITCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 16 in VoIP |
| GitHub stars | 15 701 | 5 261 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +82 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v1.11.3 · 28 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Answer scores 71/100 against 69/100 for FreeSWITCH, so it is the safer default.
Answer ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for FreeSWITCH.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; FreeSWITCH needs more configuration.
FreeSWITCH is growing faster right now (+82 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →FreeSWITCH details →