EncorevsRspamd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Rspamd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam |
| GitHub stars | 12 654 | 2 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +169 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 14 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 65/100 for Rspamd, so it is the safer default.
Rspamd ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; Rspamd needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+169 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →Rspamd details →