# Fleet vs NodeBB

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

| | Fleet | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Device Management | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 7 074 | 15 244 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +19 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | fleet-v4.94.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

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

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Fleet.

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

NodeBB is growing faster right now (+19 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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