NovuvsApache SkyWalking
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Novu | Apache SkyWalking | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Notifications | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 40 222 | 24 978 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +162 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 3 |
| Latest release | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Novu and Apache SkyWalking score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Novu ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Apache SkyWalking.
Novu is growing faster right now (+162 stars in 30 days).
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