# ScreenTinker vs supabase

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | ScreenTinker | supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 92/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 7 in Digital Signage | #1 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 242 | 114 271 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +3 523 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | v3.0.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.26.08 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

supabase scores 92/100 against 53/100 for ScreenTinker, so it is the safer default.

ScreenTinker ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for supabase.

If you want the quickest setup, ScreenTinker is easier to run; supabase needs more configuration.

supabase is growing faster right now (+3 523 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ScreenTinker](https://selfhost.directory/project/screentinker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/screentinker.md)
- [supabase](https://selfhost.directory/project/supabase) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/supabase.md)

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