# MySQL vs sdnext

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

| | MySQL | sdnext |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 40 in Database Management | #3 of 11 in Image Generation |
| GitHub stars | 12 486 ✓ | 7 362 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +48 ✓ | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

MySQL scores 78/100 against 71/100 for sdnext, so it is the safer default.

MySQL is growing faster right now (+48 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MySQL](https://selfhost.directory/project/mysql) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mysql.md)
- [sdnext](https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mysql-vs-sdnext