# supabase vs Zulip

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

| | supabase | Zulip |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 ✓ | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 40 in Database Management | #1 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 114 252 ✓ | 26 133 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 543 ✓ | +190 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.26.08 · 7 Aug 2026 | 12.3 · 21 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

supabase scores 92/100 against 82/100 for Zulip, so it is the safer default.

supabase ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Zulip.

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

supabase is growing faster right now (+3 543 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [supabase](https://selfhost.directory/project/supabase) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/supabase.md)
- [Zulip](https://selfhost.directory/project/zulip) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zulip.md)

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