NodeBBvsPrismarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Prismarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #70 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 469 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.3.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Twig |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 49/100 for Prismarr, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Prismarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Prismarr is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →Prismarr details →