# neokikoeru vs NodeBB

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

| | neokikoeru | NodeBB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 40/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #99 of 118 in Media Server | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 635 | 15 243 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.30.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Proprietary | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 40/100 for neokikoeru, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for neokikoeru.

If you want the quickest setup, neokikoeru is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.

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

## Details

- [neokikoeru](https://selfhost.directory/project/neokikoeru) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/neokikoeru.md)
- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/neokikoeru-vs-nodebb