Eclipse Theia vs WebDB
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ides & code editors options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Eclipse Theia | WebDB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | IDEs & Code Editors | IDEs & Code Editors |
| License | EPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Docker |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,622 | ★ 7 |
| First released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaces | VS Code, GitHub Codespaces | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Eclipse Theia if…
- Released under the EPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 21.6k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose WebDB if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Docker
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Eclipse Theia or WebDB better?
Neither is universally better. Eclipse Theia has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Eclipse Theia and WebDB free and open-source?
Yes. Eclipse Theia is licensed under EPL-2.0 and WebDB under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Eclipse Theia and WebDB with Docker?
Eclipse Theia: yes. WebDB: yes.