DufsvsNovu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dufs | Novu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 86 in File Sharing | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 10 997 | 40 220 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +48 | +160 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.47.0 · 17 Oct 2026 | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Novu scores 76/100 against 72/100 for Dufs, so it is the safer default.
Novu ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Dufs.
If you want the quickest setup, Dufs is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
Novu is growing faster right now (+160 stars in 30 days).
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