NodeBBvsOctoBot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | OctoBot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #6 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 6 872 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +257 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 5 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2.1.1 · 30 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 69/100 for OctoBot, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for OctoBot.
OctoBot is growing faster right now (+257 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →OctoBot details →