# Matrix Hookshot vs NodeBB

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Matrix Hookshot | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #26 of 33 in Communication | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 460 | 15 243 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 30 ✓ |
| Latest release | 7.6.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.16.4 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 52/100 for Matrix Hookshot, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Matrix Hookshot.

NodeBB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Matrix Hookshot](https://selfhost.directory/project/matrix-hookshot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/matrix-hookshot.md)
- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/matrix-hookshot-vs-nodebb