AppwritevsWildbox
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Appwrite | Wildbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Backend as a Service | #56 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 57 788 | 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +336 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 10 |
| Latest release | 1.9.10 · 24 Oct 2026 | v0.12.2 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Appwrite scores 84/100 against 44/100 for Wildbox, so it is the safer default.
Appwrite ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Wildbox.
If you want the quickest setup, Appwrite is easier to run; Wildbox needs more configuration.
Appwrite is growing faster right now (+336 stars in 30 days).
Appwrite details →Wildbox details →