PostgRESTvstobab
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PostgREST | tobab | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 37/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in API | #34 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 27 733 | 155 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +55 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 0 |
| Latest release | v16.5 · 18 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Haskell | Go |
Which one should you pick?
PostgREST scores 79/100 against 37/100 for tobab, so it is the safer default.
PostgREST ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for tobab.
If you want the quickest setup, PostgREST is easier to run; tobab needs more configuration.
PostgREST is growing faster right now (+55 stars in 30 days).
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