Plikvssupabase
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Plik | supabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #1 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 829 | 114 258 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +3 549 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 8 |
| Latest release | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.26.08 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
supabase scores 92/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
supabase ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; supabase needs more configuration.
supabase is growing faster right now (+3 549 stars in 30 days).
Plik details →supabase details →