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Apache Answer vs Scoold
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| Fact | Apache Answer | Scoold |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 16k | 923 |
| Latest | v2.0.2 | 1.70.2 |
| Last push | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-29 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 19 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Stack Internal. Alternatives to Stack Internal →
Full replacementApache AnswerQuestions, answers, votes, tags and reputation on your own server.
PartialScooldQuestions, answers, voting and reputation for a team; SAML, LDAP and some integrations are in the paid Pro edition.
Apache Answer
- v2.0.3-RC12026-09-23Allow Helm deployments to mount an existing PersistentVolumeClaim through persistence.existingClaim (@stevenkoo)pre-release
- v2.0.22026-07-21Add reasoning content support in AI conversation records and chat UI to preserve model thinking output across follow-up…
- v2.0.2-RC32026-07-17fix: edit question fails when short links enabled (#1554)pre-release
- v2.0.2-RC22026-07-14fix: add missing license entry for mozillazg-go-unidecode (#1552)pre-release
- v2.0.2-RC12026-07-10New: Add reasoning content support in AI conversation records and chat UI to preserve model thinking output across foll…pre-release
Apache Answer
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Scoold
✓ signed The latest release, 1.70.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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