# jumpserver vs Zabbix

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

| | jumpserver | Zabbix |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Identity & Auth | #13 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 31 850 ✓ | 6 519 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +249 ✓ | +107 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.10.24 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go Template |

## Which one should you pick?

jumpserver scores 77/100 against 75/100 for Zabbix, so it is the safer default.

jumpserver ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zabbix.

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

jumpserver is growing faster right now (+249 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [jumpserver](https://selfhost.directory/project/jumpserver) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/jumpserver.md)
- [Zabbix](https://selfhost.directory/project/zabbix) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zabbix.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/jumpserver-vs-zabbix