AppwritevsWazuh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Appwrite | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Backend as a Service | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 57 786 | 17 476 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +334 | +491 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 9 |
| Latest release | 1.9.10 · 24 Oct 2026 | v4.14.9 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Appwrite scores 84/100 against 80/100 for Wazuh, so it is the safer default.
Appwrite ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Wazuh.
If you want the quickest setup, Appwrite is easier to run; Wazuh needs more configuration.
Appwrite details →Wazuh details →