EMQXvsOpenList
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | OpenList | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #2 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 25 328 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +559 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Erlang | Go |
Which one should you pick?
OpenList scores 80/100 against 78/100 for EMQX, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenList is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
OpenList is growing faster right now (+559 stars in 30 days).
EMQX details →OpenList details →