DatabasusvsJoulenap
Two self-hosted Backup projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Databasus | Joulenap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Backup | #37 of 46 in Backup |
| GitHub stars | 9 203 | 140 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +562 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.64.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v1.6.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Databasus scores 75/100 against 49/100 for Joulenap, so it is the safer default.
Databasus ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Joulenap.
If you want the quickest setup, Databasus is easier to run; Joulenap needs more configuration.
Databasus is growing faster right now (+562 stars in 30 days).
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