# ChartDB vs PowerSync Service

> Two self-hosted [Database Management projects](https://selfhost.directory/database-management), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | ChartDB | PowerSync Service |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #35 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 23 027 ✓ | 397 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v1.27.2 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

ChartDB scores 74/100 against 49/100 for PowerSync Service, so it is the safer default.

PowerSync Service ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ChartDB.

If you want the quickest setup, ChartDB is easier to run; PowerSync Service needs more configuration.

ChartDB is growing faster right now (+77 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ChartDB](https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/chartdb.md)
- [PowerSync Service](https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/chartdb-vs-powersync-service