# NodeBB vs Pimcore

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

| | NodeBB | Pimcore |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #6 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 244 ✓ | 3 883 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +28 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 35 ✓ |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.

Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.

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

## Details

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

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