What is Scoold?
Scoold is an open-source platform designed for efficient knowledge sharing within teams or organizations. It serves as a versatile Q&A forum, knowledge base, or customer support system, deployable on-premises or to any cloud environment. The platform is inspired by Stack Overflow and includes features such as full-text search, a reputation system with badges, responsive design, and support for social login with two-factor authentication.
It offers SEO optimization, geolocation filtering, email notifications, and integration capabilities with tools like Zapier and Slack. Scoold Pro provides additional premium features like unlimited spaces, multiple admins, file uploads, and advanced syntax highlighting, available through a one-time license fee with options for source code access.
Features
- Full-text search: Powered by Elasticsearch for indexing and analyzing posts, allowing users to search for questions, answers, and users.
- Reputation system with badges: Awards reputation points and badges for good contributions, with options for custom badges.
- Spaces (Teams): Organizes users and questions into isolated groups for team-based collaboration and permissions.
- Social login & 2FA: Supports quick logins via social providers and email/password, with two-factor authentication for security.
- RESTful API: Provides a fully-fledged JSON API with OpenAPI 3.0 for CRUD operations from any programming language.
Use Cases
- Internal team knowledge sharing and Q&A forums
- Customer support platforms for organizations
- Knowledge base creation and management
- Enterprise intranet deployments with LDAP integration
- Community forums for open-source projects
FAQs
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What is the difference between Scoold and Scoold Pro?
Scoold is an open-source project available for free, while Scoold Pro is a paid, closed-source version that includes all free features plus premium features like unlimited spaces and multiple admins. -
What does a Scoold Pro license allow?
A Scoold Pro license allows deployment of one instance on one host for one year, with tiers offering binaries, source code, or unlimited production hosts for resellers. -
Can I self-host Scoold Pro on my own servers?
Yes, Scoold Pro can be self-hosted on your servers, or you can connect to ParaIO.com for a managed service. -
What payment methods are accepted for Scoold Pro?
Payments are accepted via VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover cards through Braintree, as well as bank transfers with VAT invoices available. -
Is there a refund policy for Scoold Pro?
No, all sales are final with no refunds offered.
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Average Uptime
100%
Average Response Time
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