MQTTX WebvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MQTTX Web | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 10 in IoT | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 5 086 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.13.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
MQTTX Web scores 67/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Urbit ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for MQTTX Web.
If you want the quickest setup, MQTTX Web is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
MQTTX Web is growing faster right now (+22 stars in 30 days).
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