NodeBBvsSemantic MediaWiki
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Semantic MediaWiki | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #14 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 632 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 6 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 7.3.1 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 57/100 for Semantic MediaWiki, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Semantic MediaWiki.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →Semantic MediaWiki details →