SurrealDBvsvoidaccess
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SurrealDB | voidaccess | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 38 in Databases | #28 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 33 241 | 949 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +183 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 18 |
| Latest release | v3.3.4 · 19 Oct 2026 | v2.1.0 · 18 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SurrealDB scores 78/100 against 57/100 for voidaccess, so it is the safer default.
SurrealDB ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for voidaccess.
If you want the quickest setup, SurrealDB is easier to run; voidaccess needs more configuration.
SurrealDB is growing faster right now (+183 stars in 30 days).
SurrealDB details →voidaccess details →