dockgevsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dockge | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Docker Management | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 24 704 | 15 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +265 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 31 |
| Latest release | — | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
dockge scores 76/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for dockge.
If you want the quickest setup, dockge is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
dockge is growing faster right now (+265 stars in 30 days).
dockge details →NodeBB details →