# NodeBB vs PKVault

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

| | NodeBB | PKVault |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #12 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 ✓ | 350 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.5.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 50/100 for PKVault, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PKVault.

NodeBB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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