EMQXvsPostgREST
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | PostgREST | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #2 of 13 in API |
| GitHub stars | 16 869 | 27 734 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 | +57 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 20 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v16.5 · 18 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Erlang | Haskell |
Which one should you pick?
PostgREST scores 79/100 against 78/100 for EMQX, so it is the safer default.
PostgREST ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for EMQX.
If you want the quickest setup, PostgREST is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
EMQX details →PostgREST details →