EMQXvsWBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | WBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 2 675 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 | +17 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 4 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v2.18.26 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Erlang | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.
EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for WBO.
If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
EMQX is growing faster right now (+114 stars in 30 days).