# Answer vs octo-server

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

| | Answer | octo-server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #37 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 15 701 ✓ | 1 101 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v1.24.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Answer scores 71/100 against 53/100 for octo-server, so it is the safer default.

octo-server ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Answer.

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

Answer is growing faster right now (+19 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/answer-vs-octo-server