VertvsWazuh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Vert | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in File Conversion | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 16 170 | 17 478 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +540 | +493 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 9 |
| Latest release | — | v4.14.9 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Wazuh scores 80/100 against 71/100 for Vert, so it is the safer default.
Wazuh ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; Wazuh needs more configuration.