DaguvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dagu | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 4 493 | 15 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +419 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 65 | 31 |
| Latest release | v2.24.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 68/100 for Dagu, so it is the safer default.
Dagu ships more often: 65 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
If you want the quickest setup, Dagu is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
Dagu is growing faster right now (+419 stars in 30 days).
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