Flarumvspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Flarum | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 6 764 | 61 814 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +1 472 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.8.21 · 23 Oct 2026 | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
penpot scores 84/100 against 69/100 for Flarum, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Flarum is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
penpot is growing faster right now (+1 472 stars in 30 days).
Flarum details →penpot details →