Canvas LMSvssupabase
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Canvas LMS | supabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Learning Management System | #1 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 890 | 114 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +55 | +3 551 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 8 |
| Latest release | — | v1.26.08 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
supabase scores 92/100 against 68/100 for Canvas LMS, so it is the safer default.
supabase ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Canvas LMS.
supabase is growing faster right now (+3 551 stars in 30 days).
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