NodeBBvsstorj
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | storj | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 7 in Distributed Storage |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 3 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 39 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.165.6 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 61/100 for storj, so it is the safer default.
storj ships more often: 39 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; storj needs more configuration.
NodeBB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →storj details →