OpenVikingvsZed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenViking | Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 209 in AI Agents | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 41 053 | 16 058 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 487 | +243 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 55 | 31 |
| Latest release | v0.5.2.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | w2026-10-23 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
OpenViking scores 82/100 against 80/100 for Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP), so it is the safer default.
OpenViking ships more often: 55 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP).
If you want the quickest setup, Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is easier to run; OpenViking needs more configuration.
OpenViking is growing faster right now (+2 487 stars in 30 days).
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