ACE-StepvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ACE-Step | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #13 of 125 in AI | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 14 146 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 289 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 31 |
| Latest release | v0.1.8 · 18 May 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
ACE-Step scores 77/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for ACE-Step.
ACE-Step is growing faster right now (+1 289 stars in 30 days).
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