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Lemmy vs NodeBB

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LemmyNodeBB
LanguageRustJavaScript
LicenceAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
Stars15k15k
Latest0.19.20v4.16.2
Last push2026-10-012026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 14 days between releases
Active contributors8 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 Reddit. Alternatives to Reddit →

    Full replacementLemmyCommunities, link and text posts, votes and threaded comments, federated across servers over ActivityPub.

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