# Gotify vs Rspamd

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

| | Gotify | Rspamd |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Notifications | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam |
| GitHub stars | 16 148 ✓ | 2 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +175 ✓ | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 14 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.1.1 · 15 Sept 2026 | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Gotify scores 74/100 against 65/100 for Rspamd, so it is the safer default.

Rspamd ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Gotify.

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

Gotify is growing faster right now (+175 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Gotify](https://selfhost.directory/project/gotify) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gotify.md)
- [Rspamd](https://selfhost.directory/project/rspamd) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rspamd.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gotify-vs-rspamd