# etcd vs Novu

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | etcd | Novu |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 38 in Databases | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 52 433 ✓ | 40 220 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +123 | +160 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | v3.7.3 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

etcd scores 83/100 against 76/100 for Novu, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, etcd is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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