MonerovsNodeBB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Monero | NodeBB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 10 961 | 15 243 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +90 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 31 |
| Latest release | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 | 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?
Monero scores 76/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Monero.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; Monero needs more configuration.
Monero is growing faster right now (+90 stars in 30 days).
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