gluetunvssupabase
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gluetun | supabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 56 in VPN | #1 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 914 | 114 271 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +303 | +3 523 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 8 |
| Latest release | v3.41.3 · 30 Jul 2026 | v1.26.08 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
supabase scores 92/100 against 75/100 for gluetun, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, gluetun is easier to run; supabase needs more configuration.
supabase is growing faster right now (+3 523 stars in 30 days).
gluetun details →supabase details →