UUSEC WAFvsValkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| UUSEC WAF | Valkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Web Application Firewall | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 1 718 | 27 547 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 | +265 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 22 |
| Latest release | v7.2.6 · 12 Oct 2026 | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Shell | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 59/100 for UUSEC WAF, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for UUSEC WAF.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; UUSEC WAF needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+265 stars in 30 days).
UUSEC WAF details →Valkey details →