EMQXvssetup-ipsec-vpn
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | setup-ipsec-vpn | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #3 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 28 885 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +319 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 0 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Erlang | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX and setup-ipsec-vpn score the same (78/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for setup-ipsec-vpn.
If you want the quickest setup, setup-ipsec-vpn is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
setup-ipsec-vpn is growing faster right now (+319 stars in 30 days).
EMQX details →setup-ipsec-vpn details →