NodeBBvsVvveb CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Vvveb CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #11 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 244 | 1 212 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 8 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.0.9.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 55/100 for Vvveb CMS, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Vvveb CMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Vvveb CMS is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
NodeBB details →Vvveb CMS details →