389-ds-basevsAppwrite
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 389-ds-base | Appwrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 40 in Authentication | #1 of 15 in Backend as a Service |
| GitHub stars | 300 | 57 788 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +336 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 17 |
| Latest release | 389-ds-base-2.2.11 · 7 Sept 2026 | 1.9.10 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Appwrite scores 84/100 against 57/100 for 389-ds-base, so it is the safer default.
389-ds-base ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Appwrite.
If you want the quickest setup, Appwrite is easier to run; 389-ds-base needs more configuration.
Appwrite is growing faster right now (+336 stars in 30 days).
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