# NodeBB vs woodpecker-ci

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | NodeBB | woodpecker-ci |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #5 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 ✓ | 8 066 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +158 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | v3.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

NodeBB and woodpecker-ci score the same (73/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

NodeBB ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for woodpecker-ci.

woodpecker-ci is growing faster right now (+158 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nodebb-vs-woodpecker-ci