Apache Answer is a scalable, open-source Q&A platform designed to centralize knowledge and streamline support for communities of any size. Whether you’re building a public community forum, an internal help center, or a private knowledge base, Apache Answer delivers:
**All-in-One Q&A Engine**
- Ask, answer, and moderate with a single intuitive interface
- Threaded discussions, upvoting, and reputation scoring
**Enterprise-Grade Scalability**
- Easily supports hundreds to hundreds of thousands of concurrent users
- Deploy on-premises or in any cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP)
**Flexible Customization & Integration**
- Fully themable via Bootstrap-based templates
- RESTful API and webhooks for connecting third-party apps
**Advanced Knowledge Management**
- Tagging and full-text search for rapid content discovery
- Auto-moderation tools
**Security & Compliance**
- Role-based access control, audit logging, and GDPR-ready privacy settings
- Containerized deployment for isolated environments
With Apache Answer, teams transform scattered conversations into a living repository of expertise—reducing support tickets, accelerating onboarding, and empowering your community to find the right answer in seconds.
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Apache Answer CommunityLanguages Supported
German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Product Description
Apache Answer is an open-source software that allows teams to create and manage a question-and-answer (Q&A) platform. 
Whether you need an internal knowledge base for your team, an external customer support center, or a space for your online community to connect, Apache Answer makes it happen with the features that are just right.
Q&A: Ask, answer, and connect with others in one place.
Customization: Tailor the appearance to meet your identity.
Content Management: Use tags to weave the content into a knowledge web.
Engagement: Users can earn recognition with contributions and unlock privileges in the community.
Plugins: Extend the features with official plugins built by the community.
You and your community members are always in a good company. 
The best part is, it's free, and you own it.
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Anne Zhu