coolifyvsNovu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| coolify | Novu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 89/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 65 224 | 40 221 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 979 | +161 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 12 |
| Latest release | v4.5.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
coolify scores 89/100 against 76/100 for Novu, so it is the safer default.
coolify ships more often: 45 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Novu.
If you want the quickest setup, coolify is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
coolify is growing faster right now (+2 979 stars in 30 days).
coolify details →Novu details →