Docker EnginevsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Docker Engine | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Container Orchestration | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 72 222 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +90 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 31 |
| Latest release | docker-v29.9.2 · 20 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Docker Engine scores 80/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Docker Engine.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; Docker Engine needs more configuration.
Docker Engine is growing faster right now (+90 stars in 30 days).
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