REI3vsSaltcorn
Two self-hosted Microsoft Access alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| REI3 | Saltcorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 17 in Low Code | #4 of 4 in No-code Platforms |
| GitHub stars | 585 | 2 087 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.13.2 · 30 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Saltcorn scores 60/100 against 57/100 for REI3, so it is the safer default.
REI3 ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Saltcorn.
If you want the quickest setup, Saltcorn is easier to run; REI3 needs more configuration.
Saltcorn is growing faster right now (+14 stars in 30 days).
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