Databasusvssdnext
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Databasus | sdnext | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Backup | #3 of 11 in Image Generation |
| GitHub stars | 9 205 | 7 362 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +564 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.64.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Databasus scores 75/100 against 71/100 for sdnext, so it is the safer default.
Databasus ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.
If you want the quickest setup, Databasus is easier to run; sdnext needs more configuration.
Databasus is growing faster right now (+564 stars in 30 days).
Databasus details →sdnext details →