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ECC vs Structr
ECC has 296,647 GitHub stars, 43,867 forks, 225 open issues and last shipped 3 days ago. Structr has 828 stars, 161 forks, 5 open issues and last shipped 24 days ago. ECC leads on adoption by 35,727% (296,647 vs 828 stars). ECC is written in JavaScript under MIT; Structr is written in Java under a custom or non-standard licence. ECC has attracted 15% as many forks as stars, Structr 19%. ECC was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| ECC | Structr | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 297K | ★ 828 |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | JavaScript | Java |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-10-12 |
| Forks | ⑂ 44K | ⑂ 161 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick ECC if
- You weight community size — 297K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Structr if
- You want the Structr feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and Structr fits your workflow better
About ECC
Language: English العربية Português (Brasil) 简体中文 繁體中文 日本語 한국어 Türkçe Русский Tiếng Việt ไทย Deutsch Español Українська Polski বাংলা [!WARNING] Official sources only. Install ECC only from verified channels: the GitHub repository github.com/affaan m/ECC, the npm packages ecc universal and ecc agentshield , the GitHub App, the plugin slug ecc@ecc , and the project website ecc.tools. Third party re uploads and unofficial mirrors are not maintained or reviewed by the project and may contain malware. Install with Claude Code Use the guided setup or native plugin commands. Both install the same ecc@ecc plugin. Choose…
About Structr
Structr brightgreen) purple) Overview Structr is an open source generic low code development and runtime platform built on graph technology. It is not limited to any predefined use case and supports the creation of fully custom applications — including web applications, graph database backed backends, data centric systems, middleware, and integration components. At its core, Structr uses a graph database to store both application components (schema, UI definitions, templates, scripts, workflows) and application/user data. This provides schema flexibility, fast graph traversals, and expressive data modeling…
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Frequently asked questions
Is ECC or Structr more popular?
ECC has 296,647 GitHub stars and Structr has 828. ECC has the larger community by that measure.
Are ECC and Structr free?
Both are open source. ECC is licensed under MIT, and Structr has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between ECC and Structr?
ECC is written in JavaScript and Structr in Java. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, ECC or Structr?
Choose ECC if you want the larger community (296,647 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Structr if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.