Bitfocus CompanionvsRspamd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitfocus Companion | Rspamd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 104 in Home Automation | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam |
| GitHub stars | 2 345 | 2 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 14 |
| Latest release | v5.1.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Bitfocus Companion scores 67/100 against 65/100 for Rspamd, so it is the safer default.
Bitfocus Companion ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Rspamd.
If you want the quickest setup, Bitfocus Companion is easier to run; Rspamd needs more configuration.
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