NodeBBvsrudderstack
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | rudderstack | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 3 in Customer Data Platform |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 4 508 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 39 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.92.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 64/100 for rudderstack, so it is the safer default.
rudderstack ships more often: 39 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; rudderstack needs more configuration.
NodeBB details →rudderstack details →