captchavsFCaptcha
Two self-hosted hCaptcha alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| captcha | FCaptcha | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #42 of 78 in Security | #42 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 305 | 228 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 28 | 21 |
| Latest release | v3.9.7 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.46.1 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
captcha and FCaptcha score the same (50/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
captcha ships more often: 28 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for FCaptcha.
If you want the quickest setup, FCaptcha is easier to run; captcha needs more configuration.
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