netxmsvsOpenList
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| netxms | OpenList | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #19 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #2 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 417 | 25 337 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +568 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | release-6.2.4 · 2 Sept 2026 | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
OpenList scores 80/100 against 55/100 for netxms, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenList is easier to run; netxms needs more configuration.
OpenList is growing faster right now (+568 stars in 30 days).
netxms details →OpenList details →