# NetworkOptimizer vs signoz

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

| | NetworkOptimizer | signoz |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 79/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #7 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 1 210 | 32 475 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +300 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 38 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.10.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.148.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C# | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

signoz scores 79/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.

signoz ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 22 for NetworkOptimizer.

signoz is growing faster right now (+300 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [NetworkOptimizer](https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer.md)
- [signoz](https://selfhost.directory/project/signoz) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/signoz.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/networkoptimizer-vs-signoz