activemqvsilla-builder
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| activemq | illa-builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 12 in Message Broker | #3 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 2 462 | 12 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 | 0 |
| Latest release | activemq-5.19.12 · 22 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
illa-builder scores 67/100 against 64/100 for activemq, so it is the safer default.
activemq ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for illa-builder.
If you want the quickest setup, activemq is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.
illa-builder is growing faster right now (+14 stars in 30 days).
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