# EMQX vs SparkyFitness

> 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 | 16 869 ✓ | 6 504 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 | +393 ✓ |
| 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 (+393 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [EMQX](https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx.md)
- [SparkyFitness](https://selfhost.directory/project/sparkyfitness) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sparkyfitness.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/emqx-vs-sparkyfitness