RspamdvsUUSEC WAF
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rspamd | UUSEC WAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Anti-Spam | #2 of 3 in Web Application Firewall |
| GitHub stars | 2 559 | 1 719 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +27 | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 9 |
| Latest release | 4.2.3 · 21 Oct 2026 | v7.2.6 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | C | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Rspamd scores 65/100 against 59/100 for UUSEC WAF, so it is the safer default.
Rspamd ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for UUSEC WAF.
If you want the quickest setup, UUSEC WAF is easier to run; Rspamd needs more configuration.
Rspamd is growing faster right now (+27 stars in 30 days).
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