# Matterbridge vs ntfy

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

| | Matterbridge | ntfy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #34 of 104 in Home Automation | #1 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 997 | 35 138 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +740 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 22 ✓ |
| Latest release | 3.11.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

ntfy scores 85/100 against 59/100 for Matterbridge, so it is the safer default.

ntfy ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Matterbridge.

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

ntfy is growing faster right now (+740 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Matterbridge](https://selfhost.directory/project/matterbridge-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/matterbridge-2.md)
- [ntfy](https://selfhost.directory/project/ntfy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ntfy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/matterbridge-2-vs-ntfy