# NodeBB vs qBittorrent (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.

## Details

- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)
- [qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io)](https://selfhost.directory/project/qbittorrent-linuxserverio) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/qbittorrent-linuxserverio.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nodebb-vs-qbittorrent-linuxserverio