# Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) vs Zabbix

> Two self-hosted [Monitoring & observability projects](https://selfhost.directory/monitoring-observability), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) | Zabbix |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #77 of 104 in Monitoring & observability | #13 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 165 | 6 519 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +108 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.2.7 · 29 Jul 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go Template |

## Which one should you pick?

Zabbix scores 75/100 against 45/100 for Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM), so it is the safer default.

Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Zabbix.

If you want the quickest setup, Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) is easier to run; Zabbix needs more configuration.

Zabbix is growing faster right now (+108 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM)](https://selfhost.directory/project/self-hosted-metrics-shm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/self-hosted-metrics-shm.md)
- [Zabbix](https://selfhost.directory/project/zabbix) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zabbix.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/self-hosted-metrics-shm-vs-zabbix