bettercapvsNetworkOptimizer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bettercap | NetworkOptimizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 20 209 | 1 210 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 22 |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | v2.10.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | C# |
Which one should you pick?
bettercap scores 75/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.
NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for bettercap.
bettercap is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).
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