HiClawvsnetxms
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HiClaw | netxms | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 209 in AI Agents | #19 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 5 886 | 417 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +223 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.2.5 · 16 Oct 2026 | release-6.2.4 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
HiClaw scores 67/100 against 55/100 for netxms, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, HiClaw is easier to run; netxms needs more configuration.
HiClaw is growing faster right now (+223 stars in 30 days).
HiClaw details →netxms details →