NodeBBvsRecipeSage
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | RecipeSage | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #5 of 18 in Recipe Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 984 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 27 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.1.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0-only OR Proprietary |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 57/100 for RecipeSage, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 27 for RecipeSage.
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