PiikvsSpacetimeDB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | SpacetimeDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #7 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 3 869 | 25 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +411 | +80 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.13.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
SpacetimeDB scores 75/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for SpacetimeDB.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; SpacetimeDB needs more configuration.
Piik is growing faster right now (+411 stars in 30 days).
Piik details →SpacetimeDB details →