AnswervsNovoSGA
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | NovoSGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #8 of 14 in Customer Support |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 281 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v2.3.4 · 22 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 51/100 for NovoSGA, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; NovoSGA needs more configuration.
Answer is growing faster right now (+20 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →NovoSGA details →