Comparison
Apache Answer vs Discourse
Apache Answer and Discourse are both listed under Community platforms in this directory. On the criteria this directory records they differ on focus, last commit, stars, documentation, pricing model. The table below compares them on identical criteria, drawn from what each product publishes.
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Side by side
| Criterion | Apache Answer | Discourse |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Tools | Tools |
| Type | Community platforms | Community platforms |
| Focus | community, forum, open-source | community, forum |
| Public source repo | Yes | Yes |
| Last commit | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 |
| Stars | 15k | 47k |
| Documentation | Yes | Not stated |
| Pricing model | Not stated | Open core (checked Jul 26, 2026) |
| Link verified | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Listed since | Jul 12, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
What each one is
Open-source Q&A platform for running a self-hosted developer support forum with reputation and moderation.
Apache Answer is listed under Community platforms, tagged open-source.
Questions
- What is the difference between Apache Answer and Discourse?
- Apache Answer is listed under Community platforms, tagged open-source. Discourse is listed under Community platforms. On the criteria this directory records they differ on focus, last commit, stars, documentation, pricing model; everything else it tracks is the same for both.
How to read this
Every fact on this page is copied from the product's own site or repository and dated. We do not test these tools hands-on, and the criteria are structural (what a product publishes) rather than qualitative (how well it works). Pricing is read off each product's own pricing page and carries the date it was read, so check the current page before budgeting. Where a product does not state something, the table says so instead of guessing.
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