hestiavsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hestia | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Control Panel | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 4 553 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +48 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 31 |
| Latest release | 1.10.5 · 14 Sept 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Shell | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 68/100 for hestia, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for hestia.
hestia is growing faster right now (+48 stars in 30 days).
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