NodeBBvswindmill
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #6 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 18 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +288 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 163 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.853.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
windmill scores 77/100 against 73/100 for NodeBB, so it is the safer default.
windmill ships more often: 163 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
windmill is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →windmill details →