PretixvsSurrealDB
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pretix | SurrealDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Event Management | #5 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 2 555 | 33 245 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +33 | +178 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 22 |
| Latest release | — | v3.3.5 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
SurrealDB scores 77/100 against 64/100 for Pretix, so it is the safer default.
SurrealDB ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Pretix.
If you want the quickest setup, SurrealDB is easier to run; Pretix needs more configuration.
SurrealDB is growing faster right now (+178 stars in 30 days).
Pretix details →SurrealDB details →