# faynoSync vs SurrealDB

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | faynoSync | SurrealDB |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 20 in Application Management | #5 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 158 | 33 241 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +183 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 21 |
| Latest release | v2.8.0 · 14 Oct 2026 | v3.3.4 · 19 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

SurrealDB scores 78/100 against 48/100 for faynoSync, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, SurrealDB is easier to run; faynoSync needs more configuration.

SurrealDB is growing faster right now (+183 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [faynoSync](https://selfhost.directory/project/faynosync) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/faynosync.md)
- [SurrealDB](https://selfhost.directory/project/surrealdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/surrealdb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/faynosync-vs-surrealdb