# Apache Kafka vs WordPress

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Apache Kafka | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Message Broker | #2 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 34 152 ✓ | 21 508 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +327 ✓ | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Kafka scores 83/100 against 81/100 for WordPress, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, WordPress is easier to run; Apache Kafka needs more configuration.

Apache Kafka is growing faster right now (+327 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache Kafka](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-kafka) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-kafka.md)
- [WordPress](https://selfhost.directory/project/wordpress) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wordpress.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-kafka-vs-wordpress