ntfyvsVirtual Radar Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ntfy | Virtual Radar Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Notifications | #6 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 35 147 | 315 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +722 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
ntfy scores 85/100 against 49/100 for Virtual Radar Server, so it is the safer default.
ntfy ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Virtual Radar Server.
If you want the quickest setup, ntfy is easier to run; Virtual Radar Server needs more configuration.
ntfy is growing faster right now (+722 stars in 30 days).
ntfy details →Virtual Radar Server details →
Swap a project
Keep ntfy, compare it with
Keep Virtual Radar Server, compare it with