NodeBBvsparlant
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | parlant | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #22 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 18 311 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +22 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 5 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v3.3.2 · 28 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 72/100 for parlant, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for parlant.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; parlant needs more configuration.
NodeBB details →parlant details →