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Apache CouchDB vs SurrealDB
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| Fact | Apache CouchDB | SurrealDB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Erlang | Rust |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 7k | 33k |
| Latest | 3.5.2 | v3.3.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace MongoDB. Alternatives to MongoDB →
Full replacementApache CouchDBJSON documents over an HTTP API with multi-primary replication, not the MongoDB protocol.
PartialSurrealDBA multi-model database queried in SurrealQL, not through the MongoDB protocol.
Apache CouchDB
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SurrealDB
- v3.2.52026-10-06Release 3.2.5
- v3.3.02026-09-28Release 3.3.0
- v2.7.02026-09-28Release 2.7.0
- v3.3.0-beta.42026-09-28Release 3.3.0-beta.4pre-release
- v3.3.0-beta.32026-08-21Release 3.3.0-beta.3pre-release
Apache CouchDB
✓ signed The latest release, 3.5.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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SurrealDB
✓ signed The latest release, v3.3.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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