dokkuvssupabase
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dokku | supabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #1 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 32 204 | 114 245 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +50 | +3 536 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 8 |
| Latest release | v0.38.32 · 25 Oct 2026 | v1.26.08 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
supabase scores 92/100 against 77/100 for dokku, so it is the safer default.
dokku ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for supabase.
If you want the quickest setup, dokku is easier to run; supabase needs more configuration.
supabase is growing faster right now (+3 536 stars in 30 days).
dokku details →supabase details →