Project N.O.M.A.D.vsZed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Project N.O.M.A.D. | Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Knowledge Management | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 41 116 | 16 059 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 902 | +244 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 31 |
| Latest release | v1.35.1 · 5 Oct 2026 | w2026-10-23 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Project N.O.M.A.D. scores 85/100 against 80/100 for Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP), so it is the safer default.
Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Project N.O.M.A.D..
If you want the quickest setup, Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is easier to run; Project N.O.M.A.D. needs more configuration.
Project N.O.M.A.D. is growing faster right now (+2 902 stars in 30 days).
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