Apache SkyWalkingvsZeroNet
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache SkyWalking | ZeroNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring | #1 of 3 in Peer-to-Peer |
| GitHub stars | 24 978 | 18 785 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 0 |
| Latest release | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Apache SkyWalking scores 76/100 against 63/100 for ZeroNet, so it is the safer default.
Apache SkyWalking ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ZeroNet.
If you want the quickest setup, ZeroNet is easier to run; Apache SkyWalking needs more configuration.
ZeroNet is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).
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