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Bark vs Gotify
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| Fact | Bark | Gotify |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 3.6k | 16k |
| Latest | v2.3.7 | v3.1.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 71 days between releases | about 30 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Pushover. Alternatives to Pushover →
PartialBarkiOS only, sent through Apple push to the Bark app.
PartialGotifyREST API, web UI and an Android app over WebSocket; no official iOS app.
Bark
Gotify
- v3.1.12026-09-15Require an elevated session for creating users (GHSA-phfm-q6fr-wv34 via #1048)
- v3.1.02026-08-27Notable features:
- v3.0.02026-07-18Notable features:
- v2.9.12026-02-28Fix crash at startup for MySQL (#920 via #923)
- v2.9.02026-02-13Add "push message" dialog to UI (#276 via #897 by @AlliotTech)
Bark
unsigned The latest release, v2.3.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Gotify
✓ signed The latest release, v3.1.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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