# NodeBB vs vod2pod-rss

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

| | NodeBB | vod2pod-rss |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #6 of 18 in Podcasts |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 ✓ | 389 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.2.5 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB scores 73/100 against 49/100 for vod2pod-rss, so it is the safer default.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for vod2pod-rss.

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)
- [vod2pod-rss](https://selfhost.directory/project/vod2pod-rss) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vod2pod-rss.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nodebb-vs-vod2pod-rss