SurrealDBvsTorollo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SurrealDB | Torollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 38 in Databases | #15 of 30 in Education |
| GitHub stars | 33 241 | 449 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +183 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 29 Oct 2026 | v1.2.5 · 10 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
SurrealDB scores 78/100 against 47/100 for Torollo, so it is the safer default.
SurrealDB ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Torollo.
SurrealDB is growing faster right now (+183 stars in 30 days).
SurrealDB details →Torollo details →