# NodeBB vs xpipe-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 | 15 244 ✓ | 14 634 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +76 ✓ |
| 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 (+76 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nodebb-vs-xpipe-webtop