NodeBBvsopenvox
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | openvox | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #5 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 199 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 17 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 8.31.2 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 53/100 for openvox, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for openvox.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; openvox needs more configuration.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →openvox details →