SurrealDBvswlgblock
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SurrealDB | wlgblock | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 34/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 38 in Databases | #72 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 33 241 | 177 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +183 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
SurrealDB scores 78/100 against 34/100 for wlgblock, so it is the safer default.
SurrealDB ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for wlgblock.
If you want the quickest setup, SurrealDB is easier to run; wlgblock needs more configuration.
SurrealDB is growing faster right now (+183 stars in 30 days).
SurrealDB details →wlgblock details →