EMQXvsStrapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | Strapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 85/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #1 of 13 in Headless CMS |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 73 400 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +170 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 31 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v5.60.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Erlang | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Strapi scores 85/100 against 78/100 for EMQX, so it is the safer default.
Strapi ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for EMQX.
If you want the quickest setup, Strapi is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
EMQX details →Strapi details →