NovuvsSpacetimeDB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Novu | SpacetimeDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Notifications | #7 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 40 220 | 25 416 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +160 | +94 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 7 |
| Latest release | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | v2.13.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Novu scores 76/100 against 75/100 for SpacetimeDB, so it is the safer default.
Novu ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for SpacetimeDB.
If you want the quickest setup, SpacetimeDB is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
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