NodeBBvswebstudio
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | webstudio | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 6 in Website Builder |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 9 122 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +142 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 58 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 0.308.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 69/100 for webstudio, so it is the safer default.
webstudio ships more often: 58 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeBB is easier to run; webstudio needs more configuration.
webstudio is growing faster right now (+142 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →webstudio details →