# Encore vs Novu

> 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 | 12 658 | 40 220 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +173 ✓ | +160 |
| 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.

## Details

- [Encore](https://selfhost.directory/project/encore) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/encore.md)
- [Novu](https://selfhost.directory/project/novu) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/novu.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/encore-vs-novu