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Instant vs TrailBase
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| Fact | Instant | TrailBase |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | OSL-3.0 |
| Stars | 11k | 5.6k |
| Latest | none | v0.34.4 |
| Last push | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace Firebase. Alternatives to Firebase →
PartialInstantA realtime relational database with auth, permissions and storage, queried from the client.
PartialTrailBaseOne executable with a SQLite database, auth, realtime APIs and a WebAssembly runtime.
Instant
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TrailBase
- v0.34.42026-10-05Add and enforce uniqueness requirement across email and unverified_email columns.
- v0.34.32026-10-02Add referential actions to table editor, i.e. set ON (DELETE|UPDATE) action on foreign-key references.
- v0.34.22026-09-30Push expensive password hashing off the async runtime and add an explicit timeout of 5s.
- v0.34.12026-09-29Fix admin UI failing to fetch logs.
- v0.34.02026-09-29Performance release - many small and large improvements across the board:
Instant
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TrailBase
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