Elementvssupabase
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Element | supabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #1 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 13 621 | 114 255 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 | +3 546 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 8 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.26.08 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
supabase scores 92/100 against 76/100 for Element, so it is the safer default.
Element ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for supabase.
If you want the quickest setup, Element is easier to run; supabase needs more configuration.
supabase is growing faster right now (+3 546 stars in 30 days).
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