NodeBBvsOmniParse
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | OmniParse | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 34/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #39 of 46 in Document Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 244 | 7 931 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | — |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 34/100 for OmniParse, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for OmniParse.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+19 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →OmniParse details →