# bettercap vs tidb

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | bettercap | tidb |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #4 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 20 212 | 40 685 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +191 ✓ | +104 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

tidb scores 80/100 against 75/100 for bettercap, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, bettercap is easier to run; tidb needs more configuration.

## Details

- [bettercap](https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap.md)
- [tidb](https://selfhost.directory/project/tidb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tidb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bettercap-vs-tidb