# EMQX vs logstash

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

| | EMQX | logstash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #2 of 8 in Data Pipeline |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 ✓ | 14 969 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 ✓ | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 32 ✓ |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 ✓ | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Erlang | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

EMQX scores 78/100 against 72/100 for logstash, so it is the safer default.

logstash ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for EMQX.

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

EMQX is growing faster right now (+114 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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