# NodeBB vs osTicket

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

| | NodeBB | osTicket |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 15 244 ✓ | 3 996 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +73 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.18.4 · 17 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 66/100 for osTicket, so it is the safer default.

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

osTicket is growing faster right now (+73 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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