# NodeBB vs opencut

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

| | NodeBB | opencut |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 96 679 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +6 058 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

opencut scores 75/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for opencut.

opencut is growing faster right now (+6 058 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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