EMQXvsntfy
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | ntfy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #1 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 16 867 | 35 133 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +735 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 22 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Erlang | Go |
Which one should you pick?
ntfy scores 85/100 against 78/100 for EMQX, so it is the safer default.
ntfy ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for EMQX.
If you want the quickest setup, ntfy is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
ntfy is growing faster right now (+735 stars in 30 days).