Encorevsgun
Two self-hosted Firebase alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | gun | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #16 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 12 650 | 19 158 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +165 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 68/100 for gun, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for gun.
If you want the quickest setup, gun is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+165 stars in 30 days).
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