# firebolt-core vs GizmoSQL

> Two self-hosted [Snowflake alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/snowflake), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | firebolt-core | GizmoSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 44/100 | 50/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #32 of 38 in Databases | #29 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 256 | 375 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 9 ✓ |
| Latest release | v4.31.13-0.20260424104720.5698ca5339fc · 24 Apr 2026 | v1.42.2 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Shell | C++ |

## Which one should you pick?

GizmoSQL scores 50/100 against 44/100 for firebolt-core, so it is the safer default.

GizmoSQL ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for firebolt-core.

If you want the quickest setup, GizmoSQL is easier to run; firebolt-core needs more configuration.

## Details

- [firebolt-core](https://selfhost.directory/project/firebolt-core) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/firebolt-core.md)
- [GizmoSQL](https://selfhost.directory/project/gizmosql) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gizmosql.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/firebolt-core-vs-gizmosql