NodeBBvsWarpgate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | Warpgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #11 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 8 159 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +199 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 33 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.30.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Warpgate scores 75/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
Warpgate ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
If you want the quickest setup, Warpgate is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
Warpgate is growing faster right now (+199 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →Warpgate details →