# NodeBB vs OpenTTD

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

| | NodeBB | OpenTTD |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 ✓ | 8 434 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +137 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 15.3 · 4 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB and OpenTTD score the same (73/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

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

OpenTTD is growing faster right now (+137 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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