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Flarum vs NodeBB

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FlarumNodeBB
LanguagePHPJavaScript
LicenceMITGPL-3.0
Stars6.8k15k
Latestv1.8.20v4.16.2
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 14 days between releases
Active contributors12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Circle. Alternatives to Circle →

    PartialFlarumDiscussions with tags, mentions and extensions, without chat, events or courses.

    PartialNodeBBDiscussions, chat and plugins, without events or courses.

  • Both replace Reddit. Alternatives to Reddit →

    PartialFlarumOne community per site, not a network of communities.

    PartialNodeBBOne community per site with voting, federated with other forums over ActivityPub.