# NodeBB vs PrestaShop

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

| | NodeBB | PrestaShop |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 27 in E-commerce |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 ✓ | 9 239 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +22 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 9.2.0 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

PrestaShop scores 75/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for PrestaShop.

## Details

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

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