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RxDB vs TrailBase
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| Fact | RxDB | TrailBase |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | OSL-3.0 |
| Stars | 23k | 5.6k |
| Latest | 17.6.0 | v0.34.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 42 days between releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Firebase. Alternatives to Firebase →
PartialRxDBOffline-first local database for JavaScript apps that syncs with a backend you run; no hosted auth, functions or storage.
PartialTrailBaseOne executable with a SQLite database, auth, realtime APIs and a WebAssembly runtime.
RxDB
- 17.6.02026-10-05ADD getConnectionHandlerNostr() to the WebRTC replication plugin. Peers find each other over Nostr relays instead of a…
- 17.5.02026-08-20CHANGE Update the Angular example and the Ionic example from Angular 21 to Angular 22. Both examples now use TypeScript…
- 17.4.02026-07-13ADD test to ensure awaitDocumentPushed() resolves after a document push first had a conflict that was later resolved.
- 17.3.02026-05-28TEST add reproduction for composite primary key auto-fill when only name and number are set in a preInsert hook without…
- 17.2.02026-05-04ADD React useRxDocument(collection, primaryKey) hook for subscribing to a single document by primary key with live upda…
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:
RxDB
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TrailBase
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