Apache Hopvsntfy
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | ntfy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #1 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 35 138 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +39 | +740 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 22 |
| Latest release | — | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |
Which one should you pick?
ntfy scores 85/100 against 65/100 for Apache Hop, so it is the safer default.
ntfy ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
If you want the quickest setup, ntfy is easier to run; Apache Hop needs more configuration.
ntfy is growing faster right now (+740 stars in 30 days).
Apache Hop details →ntfy details →