# Dropbase vs illa-builder

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Dropbase | illa-builder |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 41/100 | 67/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Internal Tools | #3 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 1 282 | 12 337 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

illa-builder scores 67/100 against 41/100 for Dropbase, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Dropbase is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.

illa-builder is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Dropbase](https://selfhost.directory/project/dropbase) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dropbase.md)
- [illa-builder](https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dropbase-vs-illa-builder