WazuhvsZed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
Two self-hosted Security projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Wazuh | Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 78 in Security | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 17 476 | 16 058 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +491 | +243 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 31 |
| Latest release | v4.14.9 · 14 Oct 2026 | w2026-10-23 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Wazuh and Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) score the same (80/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Wazuh.
If you want the quickest setup, Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is easier to run; Wazuh needs more configuration.
Wazuh is growing faster right now (+491 stars in 30 days).
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