Question2Answer vs Talkyard
Question2Answer
question2answer.org
Talkyard
talkyard.ioSide by side
| Figure | Question2Answer | Talkyard |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Discussion Forum Software | 7.5 (#8) | 7.9 (#5) |
| Integrations | Question2Answer offers out-of-the-box WordPress and Joomla integration, and custom single sign-on support for other sites. | The Standard plan includes a read API and webhooks; enabling the write API requires contacting Talkyard. |
| Security | The documentation says Q2A checks or escapes user input to prevent SQL injection, cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery and form spoofing attacks. | The pricing page says all plans include daily off-site backups and secure HTTPS connections. |
| Support | The service page says the Question2Answer Q&A site provides free community support and lists a Discord channel for chatting about Q2A. | The Business plan includes dedicated email support, while the Enterprise plan includes professional services. |
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