LibationvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libation | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 6 373 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 30 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.16.4 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 68/100 for Libation, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 30 for NodeBB.
Libation is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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