EMQXvsSure
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | Sure | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #4 of 62 in Personal Finance |
| GitHub stars | 16 869 | 10 714 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 | +682 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v0.7.5-hotfix.3 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Erlang | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 74/100 for Sure, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Sure is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
Sure is growing faster right now (+682 stars in 30 days).