EMQXvsmollysocket
Two self-hosted Messaging projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | mollysocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #9 of 14 in Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 16 867 | 410 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 2 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | 1.7.1 · 25 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Erlang | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 51/100 for mollysocket, so it is the safer default.
EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for mollysocket.
If you want the quickest setup, mollysocket is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
EMQX is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).
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