# jupyterhub vs NodeBB

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

| | jupyterhub | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 30 in Collaboration | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 8 359 | 15 244 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +19 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 69/100 for jupyterhub, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for jupyterhub.

If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; jupyterhub needs more configuration.

## Details

- [jupyterhub](https://selfhost.directory/project/jupyterhub) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/jupyterhub.md)
- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/jupyterhub-vs-nodebb