# EMQX vs LinuxCNC

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

| | EMQX | LinuxCNC |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #1 of 4 in Industrial IoT |
| GitHub stars | 16 867 ✓ | 2 512 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 ✓ | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.9.10 · 3 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Erlang | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

EMQX scores 78/100 against 64/100 for LinuxCNC, so it is the safer default.

EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for LinuxCNC.

EMQX is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [EMQX](https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx.md)
- [LinuxCNC](https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/emqx-vs-linuxcnc