RspamdvsStash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rspamd | Stash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 559 | 13 309 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +27 | +299 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 7 |
| Latest release | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Stash scores 78/100 against 65/100 for Rspamd, so it is the safer default.
Rspamd ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Stash.
If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; Rspamd needs more configuration.
Stash is growing faster right now (+299 stars in 30 days).
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