# KoShelf vs NodeBB

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

| | KoShelf | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #10 of 19 in Ebook Management | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 254 | 15 244 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +19 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 15 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | EUPL-1.2 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 45/100 for KoShelf, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for KoShelf.

NodeBB is growing faster right now (+19 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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