AppFlowyvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AppFlowy | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Project Management | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 77 904 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 000 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 31 |
| Latest release | 0.14.11 · 26 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Dart | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
AppFlowy scores 82/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 27 for AppFlowy.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; AppFlowy needs more configuration.
AppFlowy is growing faster right now (+1 000 stars in 30 days).
AppFlowy details →NodeBB details →