Apache Answer vs Discourse
| Apache Answer | Discourse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $100/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Community visibility | mixed | — |
| Moderation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 100 /mo |
| Custom domain | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Customer Community Software. On Specifiction, Discourse scores higher on our published basis.