EMQXvsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 13 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +298 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 7 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Erlang | Go |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX and Stash 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 7 for Stash.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+298 stars in 30 days).