# Novu vs Wavelog

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Novu | Wavelog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Notifications | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 40 222 ✓ | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +162 ✓ | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Novu scores 76/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.

Wavelog ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Novu.

If you want the quickest setup, Wavelog is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.

Novu is growing faster right now (+162 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Novu](https://selfhost.directory/project/novu) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/novu.md)
- [Wavelog](https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/novu-vs-wavelog