tidbvsTypecho
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| tidb | Typecho | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 24 in Blogging |
| GitHub stars | 40 685 | 12 456 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +98 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 | ci · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
tidb scores 80/100 against 66/100 for Typecho, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Typecho is easier to run; tidb needs more configuration.
tidb is growing faster right now (+98 stars in 30 days).
tidb details →Typecho details →