LXDvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LXD | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Virtualization | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 4 844 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +13 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 31 |
| Latest release | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 70/100 for LXD, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for LXD.
If you want the quickest setup, LXD is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
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