# EMQX vs Snipe-IT

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | EMQX | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 ✓ | 15 114 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +140 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 17 ✓ |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v8.8.3 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Erlang | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

EMQX scores 78/100 against 77/100 for Snipe-IT, so it is the safer default.

Snipe-IT ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for EMQX.

If you want the quickest setup, Snipe-IT is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.

## Details

- [EMQX](https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx.md)
- [Snipe-IT](https://selfhost.directory/project/snipe-it) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/snipe-it.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/emqx-vs-snipe-it