NodeBBvsRustFS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | RustFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 5 in Storage |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 35 507 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +1 675 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 5 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.0.4 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
RustFS scores 74/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for RustFS.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; RustFS needs more configuration.
RustFS is growing faster right now (+1 675 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →RustFS details →