# NodeBB vs Wallos

> 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).

## Details

- [NodeBB](https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nodebb.md)
- [Wallos](https://selfhost.directory/project/wallos) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wallos.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nodebb-vs-wallos