# NodeBB vs OpenTakeoff

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

| | NodeBB | OpenTakeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #22 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 ✓ | 714 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | mcp-v0.9.100 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 56/100 for OpenTakeoff, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for OpenTakeoff.

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

## Details

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

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