# Apache SkyWalking vs vod2pod-rss

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Apache SkyWalking | vod2pod-rss |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring | #6 of 18 in Podcasts |
| GitHub stars | 24 978 ✓ | 389 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 | v1.2.5 · 9 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache SkyWalking scores 76/100 against 49/100 for vod2pod-rss, so it is the safer default.

Apache SkyWalking ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for vod2pod-rss.

If you want the quickest setup, vod2pod-rss is easier to run; Apache SkyWalking needs more configuration.

Apache SkyWalking is growing faster right now (+4 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache SkyWalking](https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking.md)
- [vod2pod-rss](https://selfhost.directory/project/vod2pod-rss) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vod2pod-rss.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/skywalking-vs-vod2pod-rss