InfisicalvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Infisical | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Secrets Management | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 30 118 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +702 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 79 | 31 |
| Latest release | v0.167.4 · 26 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Infisical scores 78/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
Infisical ships more often: 79 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; Infisical needs more configuration.
Infisical is growing faster right now (+702 stars in 30 days).
Infisical details →NodeBB details →