EMQXvsnocodb
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | nocodb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #1 of 4 in No-code Platforms |
| GitHub stars | 16 869 | 65 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 | +319 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 16 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Erlang | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
nocodb scores 81/100 against 78/100 for EMQX, so it is the safer default.
nocodb ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for EMQX.
If you want the quickest setup, nocodb is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
nocodb is growing faster right now (+319 stars in 30 days).
EMQX details →nocodb details →