ERPNextvsSurrealDB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ERPNext | SurrealDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) | #5 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 40 721 | 33 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 190 | +175 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 73 | 22 |
| Latest release | v16.53.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v3.3.5 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
ERPNext scores 85/100 against 77/100 for SurrealDB, so it is the safer default.
ERPNext ships more often: 73 stable releases in the past year, against 22 for SurrealDB.
If you want the quickest setup, SurrealDB is easier to run; ERPNext needs more configuration.
ERPNext is growing faster right now (+1 190 stars in 30 days).
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