AppwritevscoolLabs Fonts
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Appwrite | coolLabs Fonts | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Backend as a Service | #115 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 57 801 | 660 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +317 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.9.10 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Appwrite scores 84/100 against 44/100 for coolLabs Fonts, so it is the safer default.
Appwrite ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for coolLabs Fonts.
If you want the quickest setup, Appwrite is easier to run; coolLabs Fonts needs more configuration.
Appwrite is growing faster right now (+317 stars in 30 days).
Appwrite details →coolLabs Fonts details →