heplifyvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| heplify | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #27 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 222 | 15 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 31 |
| Latest release | 2.0.28 · 4 Sept 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 49/100 for heplify, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for heplify.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; heplify needs more configuration.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+19 stars in 30 days).
heplify details →NodeBB details →