# Duix.Avatar vs NodeBB

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Duix.Avatar | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #21 of 124 in AI | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 16 134 ✓ | 15 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +137 ✓ | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 67/100 for Duix.Avatar, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Duix.Avatar.

If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; Duix.Avatar needs more configuration.

Duix.Avatar is growing faster right now (+137 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Duix.Avatar](https://selfhost.directory/project/duix-avatar) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/duix-avatar.md)
- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/duix-avatar-vs-nodebb