PostgRESTvstrigger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PostgREST | trigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in API | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 27 734 | 16 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +57 | +251 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 49 |
| Latest release | v16.5 · 18 Oct 2026 | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Haskell | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
PostgREST scores 79/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.
trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for PostgREST.
If you want the quickest setup, PostgREST is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
trigger is growing faster right now (+251 stars in 30 days).
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