# Caddy vs NodeBB

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

| | Caddy | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Web Servers | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 78 524 ✓ | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 489 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.11.7 · 3 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Caddy scores 90/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Caddy.

If you want the quickest setup, Caddy is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.

Caddy is growing faster right now (+2 489 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/caddy-vs-nodebb