NodeBBvsTandoor Recipes
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Tandoor Recipes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 18 in Recipe Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 8 700 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +75 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 18 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2.7.2 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 63/100 for Tandoor Recipes, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Tandoor Recipes.
Tandoor Recipes is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).
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