SurrealDBvstrypost
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SurrealDB | trypost | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 38 in Databases | #4 of 18 in Social Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 33 241 | 764 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +183 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 12 |
| Latest release | v3.3.4 · 19 Oct 2026 | v2.0.0 · 10 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
SurrealDB scores 78/100 against 58/100 for trypost, so it is the safer default.
SurrealDB ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for trypost.
If you want the quickest setup, SurrealDB is easier to run; trypost needs more configuration.
SurrealDB is growing faster right now (+183 stars in 30 days).
SurrealDB details →trypost details →