# LXD vs NodeBB

> 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.

## Details

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

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