# Libation vs NodeBB

> 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).

## Details

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

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