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Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 2fa | Appwrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #25 of 40 in Authentication | #1 of 15 in Backend as a Service |
| GitHub stars | 458 | 57 786 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +334 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 17 |
| Latest release | v1.13.1 · 19 Oct 2026 | 1.9.10 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Appwrite scores 84/100 against 48/100 for 2fa, so it is the safer default.
Appwrite ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for 2fa.
If you want the quickest setup, 2fa is easier to run; Appwrite needs more configuration.
Appwrite is growing faster right now (+334 stars in 30 days).
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