consulvsNetworkOptimizer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| consul | NetworkOptimizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 31 in Networking | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 30 091 | 1 215 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +10 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 23 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | C# |
Which one should you pick?
consul scores 73/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.
NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for consul.
If you want the quickest setup, NetworkOptimizer is easier to run; consul needs more configuration.
consul is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).
consul details →NetworkOptimizer details →