# Coder vs NodeBB

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

| | Coder | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 166 in Developer Tools | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 17 214 ✓ | 15 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +533 ✓ | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 72 ✓ | 31 |
| Latest release | v2.29.24 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Coder scores 76/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.

Coder ships more often: 72 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.

Coder is growing faster right now (+533 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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