NodeBBvsWakapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Wakapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 4 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +31 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 64/100 for Wakapi, so it is the safer default.
NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Wakapi.
If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
NodeBB details →Wakapi details →