# Apache SkyWalking vs Wavelog

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

| | Apache SkyWalking | Wavelog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 24 978 ✓ | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 | +39 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache SkyWalking scores 76/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.

Wavelog ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Apache SkyWalking.

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

Wavelog is growing faster right now (+39 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/skywalking-vs-wavelog