Quackback
Canny's whole loop in one Compose file, including duplicate merging; young, fast-moving, and worth pinning.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- mobilewebself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- A non-expert must supply environment secrets, run and update Docker Compose, expose the service behind HTTPS, configure email, and back up its database.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Feedback posts, votes, comments, users, roadmap items, and changelog entries live in the deployment's PostgreSQL database; uploaded assets and generated files remain in the Docker-hosted storage configured by the deployment.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Quackback implements posts, votes, duplicate merging, roadmap, and changelog, but it is younger, self-host-only, and far less proven in integrations, moderation, analytics, and support than Canny.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $133/mo ($1,596/yr) in subscriptions
Quackback FAQ
Common questions
Is Quackback free and open source?+
Quackback is an open-source tool that runs on self-host. Canny's whole loop in one Compose file, including duplicate merging; young, fast-moving, and worth pinning.
What paid software does Quackback replace?+
Quackback serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Canny, Frill, Nolt, saving up to $133/month ($1,596/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Quackback?+
Installation: Docker Compose. Setup notes: A non-expert must supply environment secrets, run and update Docker Compose, expose the service behind HTTPS, configure email, and back up its database.
What is the catch or trade-off with Quackback?+
Quackback implements posts, votes, duplicate merging, roadmap, and changelog, but it is younger, self-host-only, and far less proven in integrations, moderation, analytics, and support than Canny.