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NodeBB vs Redlib
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | NodeBB | Redlib |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | Rust |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 15k | 3.8k |
| Latest | v4.16.2 | v0.36.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-04-24 |
| Release cadence | about 14 days between releases | about 15 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Reddit. Alternatives to Reddit →
PartialNodeBBOne community per site with voting, federated with other forums over ActivityPub.
PartialRedlibReads Reddit without ads, tracking or JavaScript; cannot post, vote or log in.
NodeBB
- v4.16.22026-10-05Release build (patch) of NodeBB @ 2026-10-05T14:56:23.908Z
- v4.16.12026-10-02Release build (patch) of NodeBB @ 2026-10-02T14:50:56.233Z
- v4.16.02026-09-16Release build (minor) of NodeBB @ 2026-09-16T23:18:19.874Z
- v4.15.22026-09-02Release build (patch) of NodeBB @ 2026-09-02T21:20:37.096Z
- v4.15.12026-08-19Release build (patch) of NodeBB @ 2026-08-19T17:37:15.952Z
NodeBB
unsigned The latest release, v4.16.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Redlib
unsigned The latest release, v0.36.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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