# EMQX vs Typebot

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | EMQX | Typebot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #1 of 6 in Chatbot |
| GitHub stars | 16 869 ✓ | 10 587 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 | +223 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v3.19.1 · 20 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 70/100 for Typebot, so it is the safer default.

EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Typebot.

If you want the quickest setup, Typebot is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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