EncorevsNovu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Novu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 12 655 | 40 222 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +170 | +162 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Novu scores 76/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
Novu ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
Encore details →Novu details →