# netbird vs Wavelog

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

| | netbird | Wavelog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 56 in VPN | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 30 306 ✓ | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +838 ✓ | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 40 ✓ | 19 |
| Latest release | v0.81.5 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

netbird scores 81/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.

netbird ships more often: 40 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Wavelog.

netbird is growing faster right now (+838 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [netbird](https://selfhost.directory/project/netbird) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netbird.md)
- [Wavelog](https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netbird-vs-wavelog