tidbvstobab
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| tidb | tobab | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 37/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 38 in Databases | #34 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 40 685 | 155 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +104 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 0 |
| Latest release | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
tidb scores 80/100 against 37/100 for tobab, so it is the safer default.
tidb ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for tobab.
If you want the quickest setup, tobab is easier to run; tidb needs more configuration.
tidb is growing faster right now (+104 stars in 30 days).