Frappe HelpdeskvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frappe Helpdesk | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Customer Support | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 3 451 | 15 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +60 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 31 |
| Latest release | v1.31.0 · 14 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Vue | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 68/100 for Frappe Helpdesk, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 22 for Frappe Helpdesk.
Frappe Helpdesk is growing faster right now (+60 stars in 30 days).
Frappe Helpdesk details →NodeBB details →