# NodeBB vs Pinepods

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

| | NodeBB | Pinepods |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 18 in Podcasts |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 ✓ | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +41 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.9.0 · 26 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

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

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Pinepods.

Pinepods is growing faster right now (+41 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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