directory-servervsSurrealDB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| directory-server | SurrealDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 40 in Authentication | #5 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 188 | 33 241 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +183 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 21 |
| Latest release | — | v3.3.4 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
SurrealDB scores 78/100 against 46/100 for directory-server, so it is the safer default.
SurrealDB ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for directory-server.
If you want the quickest setup, SurrealDB is easier to run; directory-server needs more configuration.
SurrealDB is growing faster right now (+183 stars in 30 days).
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