# Element vs Wazuh

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

| | Element | Wazuh |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 13 621 | 17 478 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 | +493 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.14.9 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |

## Which one should you pick?

Wazuh scores 80/100 against 76/100 for Element, so it is the safer default.

Element ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Wazuh.

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

Wazuh is growing faster right now (+493 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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