NovuvsRocket.Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Novu | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Notifications | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 40 222 | 46 349 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +162 | +179 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 36 |
| Latest release | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 76/100 for Novu, so it is the safer default.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Novu.
If you want the quickest setup, Rocket.Chat is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
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