# bettercap vs Wavelog

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

| | bettercap | Wavelog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 20 214 ✓ | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +193 ✓ | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

bettercap scores 75/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.

Wavelog ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for bettercap.

bettercap is growing faster right now (+193 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bettercap](https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap.md)
- [Wavelog](https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bettercap-vs-wavelog