# Dozzle vs NodeBB

> 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).

## Details

- [Dozzle](https://selfhost.directory/project/dozzle) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dozzle.md)
- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dozzle-vs-nodebb