NomadvsRspamd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nomad | Rspamd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam |
| GitHub stars | 17 057 | 2 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +84 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 14 |
| Latest release | ent-changelog-1.10.18 · 28 Oct 2026 | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Nomad scores 77/100 against 65/100 for Rspamd, so it is the safer default.
Nomad ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Rspamd.
If you want the quickest setup, Nomad is easier to run; Rspamd needs more configuration.
Nomad is growing faster right now (+84 stars in 30 days).
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