# Frappe LMS vs NodeBB

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

| | Frappe LMS | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Learning Management System | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 3 350 | 15 243 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +97 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 ✓ | 31 |
| Latest release | v2.68.0 · 28 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 | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 65/100 for Frappe LMS, so it is the safer default.

Frappe LMS ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.

Frappe LMS is growing faster right now (+97 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Frappe LMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/frappe-lms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frappe-lms.md)
- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frappe-lms-vs-nodebb