NodeBBvsRybbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Rybbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 21 in Web analytics |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 13 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +121 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 12 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2.9.2 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB and Rybbit score the same (73/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Rybbit.
Rybbit is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →Rybbit details →