# AutoGPT vs EMQX

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

| | AutoGPT | EMQX |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 ✓ | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 209 in AI Agents | #1 of 14 in Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 187 805 ✓ | 16 868 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +289 ✓ | +114 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Erlang |

## Which one should you pick?

AutoGPT scores 85/100 against 78/100 for EMQX, so it is the safer default.

EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for AutoGPT.

AutoGPT is growing faster right now (+289 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [AutoGPT](https://selfhost.directory/project/autogpt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/autogpt.md)
- [EMQX](https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/autogpt-vs-emqx