# nocobase vs Deta Surf

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

| | nocobase | Deta Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 4 in No-code Platforms | #21 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 24 777 ✓ | 3 613 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +431 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 76 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.2.36 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

nocobase scores 78/100 against 59/100 for Deta Surf, so it is the safer default.

nocobase ships more often: 76 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Deta Surf.

If you want the quickest setup, Deta Surf is easier to run; nocobase needs more configuration.

nocobase is growing faster right now (+431 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [nocobase](https://selfhost.directory/project/nocobase) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nocobase.md)
- [Deta Surf](https://selfhost.directory/project/surf) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/surf.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nocobase-vs-surf