NodeBBvsscanopy
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | scanopy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 10 in Network |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 5 915 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +121 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 40 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.19.3 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 64/100 for scanopy, so it is the safer default.
scanopy ships more often: 40 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
scanopy is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →scanopy details →