EMQXvsSparkyFitness
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | SparkyFitness | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 6 503 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +392 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 27 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v1.10.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Erlang | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 66/100 for SparkyFitness, so it is the safer default.
SparkyFitness ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for EMQX.
If you want the quickest setup, SparkyFitness is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
SparkyFitness is growing faster right now (+392 stars in 30 days).
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