UUSEC WAFvsWildbox
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| UUSEC WAF | Wildbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Web Application Firewall | #56 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 1 718 | 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 10 |
| Latest release | v7.2.6 · 12 Oct 2026 | v0.12.2 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Python |
Which one should you pick?
UUSEC WAF scores 59/100 against 44/100 for Wildbox, so it is the safer default.
Wildbox ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for UUSEC WAF.
If you want the quickest setup, UUSEC WAF is easier to run; Wildbox needs more configuration.
UUSEC WAF is growing faster right now (+6 stars in 30 days).
UUSEC WAF details →Wildbox details →