# Hindsight vs tidb

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

| | Hindsight | tidb |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 209 in AI Agents | #4 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 55 550 ✓ | 40 685 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 503 ✓ | +104 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.1.0 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Hindsight scores 85/100 against 80/100 for tidb, so it is the safer default.

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

Hindsight is growing faster right now (+3 503 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Hindsight](https://selfhost.directory/project/hindsight) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hindsight.md)
- [tidb](https://selfhost.directory/project/tidb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tidb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hindsight-vs-tidb