Docker Enginevsnocodb
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Docker Engine | nocodb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Container Orchestration | #1 of 4 in No-code Platforms |
| GitHub stars | 72 220 | 65 374 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +88 | +320 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 15 |
| Latest release | docker-v29.9.2 · 20 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
nocodb scores 81/100 against 80/100 for Docker Engine, so it is the safer default.
Docker Engine ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for nocodb.
If you want the quickest setup, nocodb is easier to run; Docker Engine needs more configuration.
nocodb is growing faster right now (+320 stars in 30 days).
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