# CyberChef vs DarkMoon

> Two self-hosted [Security projects](https://selfhost.directory/security), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | CyberChef | DarkMoon |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 78 in Security | #28 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 36 242 ✓ | 1 160 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +298 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v11.5.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | v1.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

CyberChef scores 83/100 against 57/100 for DarkMoon, so it is the safer default.

CyberChef ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for DarkMoon.

If you want the quickest setup, CyberChef is easier to run; DarkMoon needs more configuration.

CyberChef is growing faster right now (+298 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [CyberChef](https://selfhost.directory/project/cyberchef) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cyberchef.md)
- [DarkMoon](https://selfhost.directory/project/dark-moon) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dark-moon.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cyberchef-vs-dark-moon