EMQXvsPimcore
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | Pimcore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #6 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 3 883 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 35 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Erlang | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.
Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for EMQX.
EMQX is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).
EMQX details →Pimcore details →