EncorevsWazuh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 12 649 | 17 476 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +164 | +491 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v4.14.9 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Wazuh scores 80/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; Wazuh needs more configuration.
Wazuh is growing faster right now (+491 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →Wazuh details →