Appwritevspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Appwrite | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Backend as a Service | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 57 788 | 61 798 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +336 | +1 486 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 12 |
| Latest release | 1.9.10 · 24 Oct 2026 | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
Appwrite and penpot score the same (84/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Appwrite ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for penpot.
If you want the quickest setup, Appwrite is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
penpot is growing faster right now (+1 486 stars in 30 days).
Appwrite details →penpot details →