Rocket.ChatvsWazuh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rocket.Chat | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 46 348 | 17 478 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +187 | +493 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 9 |
| Latest release | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | v4.14.9 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 80/100 for Wazuh, so it is the safer default.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Wazuh.
If you want the quickest setup, Rocket.Chat is easier to run; Wazuh needs more configuration.
Wazuh is growing faster right now (+493 stars in 30 days).
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