MesheryvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Meshery | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 7 in Kubernetes | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 12 072 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +51 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 31 |
| Latest release | v1.0.74 · 22 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 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?
Meshery and NodeBB score the same (73/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Meshery.
Meshery is growing faster right now (+51 stars in 30 days).
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