# birdnet-go vs NodeBB

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | birdnet-go | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Audio Streaming | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 2 377 | 15 244 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +193 ✓ | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | 20261014 · 14 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 69/100 for birdnet-go, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for birdnet-go.

birdnet-go is growing faster right now (+193 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [birdnet-go](https://selfhost.directory/project/birdnet-go) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/birdnet-go.md)
- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/birdnet-go-vs-nodebb