# NodeBB vs Piik

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

| | NodeBB | Piik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 ✓ | 3 856 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +398 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 ✓ | 14 |
| Latest release | v4.16.4 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

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

NodeBB ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.

If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.

Piik is growing faster right now (+398 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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