NovuvsSimpleX Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Novu | SimpleX Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Notifications | #4 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 40 220 | 19 613 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +171 | +143 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | v7.0.4 · 3 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Haskell |
Which one should you pick?
Novu scores 76/100 against 74/100 for SimpleX Chat, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, SimpleX Chat is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
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