ntfyvspcp
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ntfy | pcp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Notifications | #36 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 35 131 | 1 079 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +733 | +3 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | 7.2.2 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
ntfy scores 85/100 against 62/100 for pcp, so it is the safer default.
ntfy ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for pcp.
If you want the quickest setup, ntfy is easier to run; pcp needs more configuration.
ntfy is growing faster right now (+733 stars in 30 days).
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