DatabasusvsxBrowserSync
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Databasus | xBrowserSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Backup | #17 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 9 206 | 855 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +565 | — |
| 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 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Databasus scores 75/100 against 54/100 for xBrowserSync, so it is the safer default.
Databasus ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for xBrowserSync.
If you want the quickest setup, Databasus is easier to run; xBrowserSync needs more configuration.
Databasus is growing faster right now (+565 stars in 30 days).
Databasus details →xBrowserSync details →