Encorevsfirebolt-core
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | firebolt-core | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #32 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 12 654 | 256 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +169 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v4.31.13-0.20260424104720.5698ca5339fc · 24 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 44/100 for firebolt-core, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for firebolt-core.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; firebolt-core needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+169 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →firebolt-core details →