DiscoursevsLubeLogger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Discourse | LubeLogger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 5 in Vehicle Management |
| GitHub stars | 48 029 | 2 927 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +133 | +70 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 17 |
| Latest release | _gh-attach-assets · 15 Jul 2026 | v1.7.4 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Discourse scores 83/100 against 65/100 for LubeLogger, so it is the safer default.
LubeLogger ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Discourse.
If you want the quickest setup, LubeLogger is easier to run; Discourse needs more configuration.
Discourse details →LubeLogger details →