# Element vs verdaccio

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Element | verdaccio |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #1 of 11 in Package Management |
| GitHub stars | 13 623 | 17 956 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 ✓ | +57 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 29 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v7.0.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Element and verdaccio score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

verdaccio ships more often: 29 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Element.

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

Element is growing faster right now (+119 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Element](https://selfhost.directory/project/element) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/element.md)
- [verdaccio](https://selfhost.directory/project/verdaccio) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/verdaccio.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/element-vs-verdaccio