RetromvsRspamd
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Retrom | Rspamd | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 5 in Emulation | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam |
| GitHub stars | 2 100 | 2 559 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +28 | +27 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 14 |
| Latest release | v0.8.4 · 14 Jun 2026 | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Rspamd scores 65/100 against 59/100 for Retrom, so it is the safer default.
Rspamd ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Retrom.
If you want the quickest setup, Retrom is easier to run; Rspamd needs more configuration.
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