Sonatype NexusvsWemux
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sonatype Nexus | Wemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Package Management | #79 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 2 691 | 168 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +36 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 1 |
| Latest release | release-3.97.2-02 · 23 Oct 2026 | v0.3.130 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | EPL-1.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Sonatype Nexus scores 64/100 against 44/100 for Wemux, so it is the safer default.
Sonatype Nexus ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wemux.
If you want the quickest setup, Sonatype Nexus is easier to run; Wemux needs more configuration.
Sonatype Nexus is growing faster right now (+36 stars in 30 days).
Sonatype Nexus details →Wemux details →