NodeBBvsPictaria Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Pictaria Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #25 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 244 | 196 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 5 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.2.1 · 12 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 48/100 for Pictaria Server, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Pictaria Server.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+19 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →Pictaria Server details →