NodeBBvsTipi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Tipi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 9 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 5 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 71/100 for Tipi, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Tipi.
If you want the quickest setup, Tipi is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
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