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Mbin vs NodeBB

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MbinNodeBB
LanguagePHPJavaScript
LicenceAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
Stars43115k
Latestv1.10.1v4.16.2
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 44 days between releasesabout 14 days between releases
Active contributors6 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 replacementMbinMagazines of links, threads and microblog posts with votes, federated with Lemmy and Mastodon over ActivityPub.

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