Same foundation, modern experience.
Aurora AI builds on the proven foundation of Khoros Classic with a modern interface, AI capabilities, and enterprise-grade tools.
AURORA AI VS CLASSIC
Aurora AI vs Classic: At a Glance
Aurora AI vs Classic: At a Glance
| Capability | Classic | Aurora AI |
| Backend Architecture | Shared | Shared |
| Data Migration Required | No | No |
| UX and Performance | Legacy UI | Modern React Interface |
| API Model | REST | GraphQL and REST |
| Extensibility | Legacy components | React and Handlebars components, SDK, Git workflows |
| AI Capabilities | Limited | Answer Assist, AI Moderation, Orchestrator — available now |
| Theming | Legacy theme system | Designer and component-based theming |
| Future Innovation | Maintenance updates | Innovation first and AI-enabled |
What stays the same. What's new.
What Stays the Same: Shared Foundation and Complete Continuity
Because Aurora AI and Classic share the same backend, organizations move forward without changing established processes or reworking integrations.
Teams Transition to Aurora AI without:
- Adjusting workflows
- Rebuilding integrations
- Redoing permissions or role structures
- Retraining moderators or administrators
Content, configurations, and operational models remain consistent. Aurora AI simply adds a modern experience on top of the framework organizations already trust.
What’s New in Aurora AI: A Modern Experience for the Enterprise
Aurora AI introduces a next-generation frontend built with React and GraphQL, along with a modern development and theming framework that supports long-term extensibility.
Aurora AI Enhances the Platform with:
- A faster, more responsive React interface
- A high-performance GraphQL API
- Git-based developer workflows and staging environments
- A flexible component and theming system
- Built-in support for AI-powered capabilities
- Improved performance across community interactions
Aurora AI retains everything customers trust in Classic while delivering the UX, developer experience, and modernization enterprises expect.
Feature Parity: All Classic Capabilities, Reinforced in Aurora AI
Aurora AI includes the full set of capabilities that organizations depend on in Classic, supported by the shared backend architecture. Features behave consistently across both environments and are available in Aurora AI with equal or enhanced functionality.
Parity Coverage Includes:
Community Engagement Tools
Gamification thread structures, events, and advanced moderation.
Automation and Rules Engine
User-triggered workflows, role assignments, and lifecycle operations.
Federated Search and Analytics
Unified discovery across knowledge sources and comprehensive analytics coverage.
Localization and Accessibility
Full internationalization support and WCAG 2.2 compliance.
Reporting and Insights
Dashboards and metrics aligned with Classic alongside improved real-time visibility.
Aurora AI delivers continuity while expanding opportunities for customization, performance gains, and future innovation.
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