ElementvsZabbix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Element | Zabbix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #13 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 13 622 | 6 521 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +118 | +109 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go Template |
Which one should you pick?
Element scores 76/100 against 75/100 for Zabbix, so it is the safer default.
Element ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zabbix.
If you want the quickest setup, Element is easier to run; Zabbix needs more configuration.
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