ExcaliDashvsPowerSync Service
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ExcaliDash | PowerSync Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Whiteboarding | #35 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 700 | 397 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.6.6 · 22 Oct 2026 | v1.27.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ExcaliDash scores 58/100 against 49/100 for PowerSync Service, so it is the safer default.
PowerSync Service ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for ExcaliDash.
If you want the quickest setup, ExcaliDash is easier to run; PowerSync Service needs more configuration.
ExcaliDash is growing faster right now (+119 stars in 30 days).
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