ntfyvsOpenPLC Runtime v4
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ntfy | OpenPLC Runtime v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Notifications | #6 of 10 in IoT |
| GitHub stars | 35 138 | 416 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +740 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
ntfy scores 85/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.
ntfy ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for OpenPLC Runtime v4.
If you want the quickest setup, ntfy is easier to run; OpenPLC Runtime v4 needs more configuration.
ntfy is growing faster right now (+740 stars in 30 days).
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