NodeBBvsWallos
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Wallos | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 5 in Finance |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 8 761 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +184 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 36 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.10.2 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 67/100 for Wallos, so it is the safer default.
Wallos ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
Wallos is growing faster right now (+184 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →Wallos details →