Manifest vs Wasp
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Manifest
Open-source backend defined from a single YAML file
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Wasp
Declarative full-stack web framework for React and Node
| Feature | Manifest | Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,413 | ★ 18,663 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Firebase, Supabase | Firebase |
Why pick each one
Choose Manifest if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 7.4k GitHub stars
Choose Wasp if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 18.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Manifest or Wasp better?
Neither is universally better. Wasp has the larger community, while Manifest is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Manifest and Wasp free and open-source?
Yes. Manifest is licensed under MIT and Wasp under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Manifest and Wasp with Docker?
Manifest: yes. Wasp: yes.