# SpacetimeDB vs Spoolman

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

| | SpacetimeDB | Spoolman |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 25 422 ✓ | 2 958 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +100 | +112 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.13.0 · 19 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.27.0 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

SpacetimeDB scores 75/100 against 65/100 for Spoolman, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

- [SpacetimeDB](https://selfhost.directory/project/spacetimedb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/spacetimedb.md)
- [Spoolman](https://selfhost.directory/project/spoolman) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/spoolman.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/spacetimedb-vs-spoolman