ntfyvsWireGuard Easy
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ntfy | WireGuard Easy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Notifications | #8 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 35 145 | 27 320 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +720 | +324 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.34.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v15.5.0 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ntfy scores 85/100 against 73/100 for WireGuard Easy, so it is the safer default.
ntfy ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for WireGuard Easy.
If you want the quickest setup, ntfy is easier to run; WireGuard Easy needs more configuration.
ntfy is growing faster right now (+720 stars in 30 days).
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