minecraftvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| minecraft | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 62 in Game Servers | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 14 491 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +160 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 31 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Shell | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
minecraft scores 78/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 22 for minecraft.
If you want the quickest setup, minecraft is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
minecraft is growing faster right now (+160 stars in 30 days).
minecraft details →NodeBB details →