DozzlevsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dozzle | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Log Management | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 14 757 | 15 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +283 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 | 31 |
| Latest release | v11.3.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Dozzle scores 77/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
Dozzle ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
If you want the quickest setup, Dozzle is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
Dozzle is growing faster right now (+283 stars in 30 days).
Dozzle details →NodeBB details →