NodeBBvsSnort
Two self-hosted Social Networks & Forums projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Snort | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 4 |
| Latest release | v4.16.4 · 23 Oct 2026 | v0.5.3 · 8 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 47/100 for Snort, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Snort.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
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