NodeBBvsxpipe-webtop
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeBB | xpipe-webtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #5 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 15 243 | 14 633 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +75 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 35 |
| Latest release | v4.16.5 · 28 Oct 2026 | 24.9 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
NodeBB scores 73/100 against 70/100 for xpipe-webtop, so it is the safer default.
xpipe-webtop ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for NodeBB.
If you want the quickest setup, xpipe-webtop is easier to run; NodeBB needs more configuration.
xpipe-webtop is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).
NodeBB details →xpipe-webtop details →