MiniDLNAvsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MiniDLNA | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #71 of 118 in Media Server | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 337 | 15 244 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 31 |
| Latest release | — | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 47/100 for MiniDLNA, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for MiniDLNA.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; MiniDLNA needs more configuration.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+19 stars in 30 days).
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