AppwritevsKnock-Knock
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Appwrite | Knock-Knock | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Backend as a Service | #49 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 57 789 | 214 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +328 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 5 |
| Latest release | 1.9.10 · 24 Oct 2026 | v3.0.0 · 26 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Appwrite scores 84/100 against 48/100 for Knock-Knock, so it is the safer default.
Appwrite ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Knock-Knock.
If you want the quickest setup, Appwrite is easier to run; Knock-Knock needs more configuration.
Appwrite is growing faster right now (+328 stars in 30 days).
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