FlarumvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Flarum | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 6 764 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.8.21 · 23 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
Flarum scores 69/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Flarum ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, Flarum is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
Flarum is growing faster right now (+12 stars in 30 days).
Flarum details →Urbit details →