directory-servervsPostgREST
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| directory-server | PostgREST | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 40 in Authentication | #2 of 13 in API |
| GitHub stars | 188 | 27 733 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +55 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 20 |
| Latest release | — | v16.5 · 18 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Haskell |
Which one should you pick?
PostgREST scores 79/100 against 46/100 for directory-server, so it is the safer default.
PostgREST ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for directory-server.
If you want the quickest setup, PostgREST is easier to run; directory-server needs more configuration.
PostgREST is growing faster right now (+55 stars in 30 days).
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