Stepifivstidb
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stepifi | tidb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 41/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #20 of 22 in 3D Printing | #4 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 247 | 40 685 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +104 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.0.0 · 31 Dec 2025 | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
tidb scores 80/100 against 41/100 for Stepifi, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Stepifi is easier to run; tidb needs more configuration.
tidb is growing faster right now (+104 stars in 30 days).
Stepifi details →tidb details →