NodeBBvsopenHop Repeater
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | openHop Repeater | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 10 in Network |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 298 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 1 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.1.4 · 8 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 51/100 for openHop Repeater, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for openHop Repeater.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; openHop Repeater needs more configuration.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →openHop Repeater details →