MTranServervsRspamd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MTranServer | Rspamd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 9 in Translation | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam |
| GitHub stars | 4 731 | 2 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 14 |
| Latest release | v5.1.0 · 16 Oct 2026 | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | C++ | C |
Which one should you pick?
Rspamd scores 65/100 against 63/100 for MTranServer, so it is the safer default.
Rspamd ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for MTranServer.
If you want the quickest setup, MTranServer is easier to run; Rspamd needs more configuration.
Rspamd is growing faster right now (+27 stars in 30 days).
MTranServer details →Rspamd details →
Swap a project
Keep MTranServer, compare it with
Keep Rspamd, compare it with