tidbvstootik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| tidb | tootik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 38 in Databases | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 40 687 | 211 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +100 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 18 |
| Latest release | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 | v0.25.5 · 3 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
tidb scores 80/100 against 47/100 for tootik, so it is the safer default.
tootik ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for tidb.
If you want the quickest setup, tootik is easier to run; tidb needs more configuration.
tidb is growing faster right now (+100 stars in 30 days).
tidb details →tootik details →