# NodeBB vs Vintrack

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | NodeBB | Vintrack |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 6 in Feed Aggregator |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 ✓ | 198 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.7.10 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 49/100 for Vintrack, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Vintrack.

If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; Vintrack needs more configuration.

NodeBB is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)
- [Vintrack](https://selfhost.directory/project/vintrack-vinted-monitor) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vintrack-vinted-monitor.md)

---
Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nodebb-vs-vintrack-vinted-monitor