LibredeskvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libredesk | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Customer Support | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 3 092 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +133 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 31 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 66/100 for Libredesk, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Libredesk.
If you want the quickest setup, Libredesk is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
Libredesk is growing faster right now (+133 stars in 30 days).
Libredesk details →NodeBB details →