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parcel vs NocoBase
parcel has 44,008 GitHub stars, 2,425 forks, 606 open issues and last shipped yesterday. NocoBase has 24,821 stars, 2,948 forks, 307 open issues and last shipped yesterday. parcel leads on adoption by 77% (44,008 vs 24,821 stars). parcel is written in JavaScript under MIT; NocoBase is written in TypeScript under a licence not recorded in this registry. parcel has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, NocoBase 12%. NocoBase was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| parcel | NocoBase | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 44K | ★ 25K |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 2.4K | ⑂ 2.9K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick parcel if
- You weight community size — 44K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick NocoBase if
- You want the NocoBase feature set and don't need the biggest community
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and NocoBase fits your workflow better
About parcel
Parcel is a zero configuration build tool for the web. It combines a great out of the box development experience with a scalable architecture that can take your project from just getting started to massive production application. Features 😍 Zero config – Parcel supports many languages and file types out of the box, from web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, to assets like images, fonts, videos, and more. It has a built in dev server with hot reloading, beautiful error diagnostics, and much more. No configuration needed! ⚡️ Lightning fast – Parcel's JavaScript compiler is written in Rust for native…
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About NocoBase
English 简体中文 日本語 Français Español Português Português (BR) Bahasa Indonesia Tiếng Việt Deutsch Table of Contents What is NocoBase Quick Start Release Notes Distinctive Features What is NocoBase NocoBase is an open source AI + no code platform for building business systems fast. Instead of generating everything from scratch, AI works on top of production proven infrastructure and a WYSIWYG no code interface, so you get both speed and reliability. Homepage: Online demo: Documentation: Forum: User stories: Quick Start Detailed steps: Install a NocoBase app AI Agent Integration Guide Release Notes Our release notes…
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Frequently asked questions
Is parcel or NocoBase more popular?
parcel has 44,008 GitHub stars and NocoBase has 24,821. parcel has the larger community by that measure.
Are parcel and NocoBase free?
Both are open source. parcel is licensed under MIT, and NocoBase has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between parcel and NocoBase?
parcel is written in JavaScript and NocoBase in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, parcel or NocoBase?
Choose parcel if you want the larger community (44,008 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose NocoBase if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.