NodeBBvsqBittorrent (LinuxServer.io)
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 7 in Torrent |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 1 758 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 52 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 5.3.0_v2.1.2-ls485 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Dockerfile |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 67/100 for qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io), so it is the safer default.
qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) ships more often: 52 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
If you want the quickest setup, qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
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