Knock-KnockvsSpacetimeDB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Knock-Knock | SpacetimeDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #49 of 78 in Security | #7 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 214 | 25 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +80 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 7 |
| Latest release | v3.0.0 · 26 Jul 2026 | v2.13.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
SpacetimeDB scores 75/100 against 48/100 for Knock-Knock, so it is the safer default.
SpacetimeDB ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Knock-Knock.
If you want the quickest setup, SpacetimeDB is easier to run; Knock-Knock needs more configuration.
SpacetimeDB is growing faster right now (+80 stars in 30 days).
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