# Apache SkyWalking vs Xray VPN OneClick

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

| | Apache SkyWalking | Xray VPN OneClick |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring | #35 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 24 976 ✓ | 350 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 9 ✓ |
| Latest release | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 ✓ | v2.0.1 · 21 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache SkyWalking scores 76/100 against 50/100 for Xray VPN OneClick, so it is the safer default.

Xray VPN OneClick ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Apache SkyWalking.

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

Apache SkyWalking is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache SkyWalking](https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking.md)
- [Xray VPN OneClick](https://selfhost.directory/project/xray-vpn-oneclick) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/xray-vpn-oneclick.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/skywalking-vs-xray-vpn-oneclick