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puppeteer vs Teable
puppeteer has 95,591 GitHub stars, 9,579 forks, 259 open issues and last shipped today. Teable has 21,807 stars, 1,347 forks, 128 open issues and last shipped today. puppeteer leads on adoption by 338% (95,591 vs 21,807 stars). puppeteer is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; Teable is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. puppeteer has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, Teable 6%. puppeteer 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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| puppeteer | Teable | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 96K | ★ 22K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-20 | 2026-09-20 |
| Forks | ⑂ 9.6K | ⑂ 1.3K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick puppeteer if
- You weight community size — 96K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Teable if
- You want the Teable feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Teable fits your workflow better
About puppeteer
Puppeteer is an Apache 2.0 JavaScript and TypeScript library that provides a high level API for driving Chrome and Firefox over the DevTools Protocol or WebDriver BiDi, written for developers who automate browsers from Node.js.
read the full puppeteer overview →
About Teable
Teable is a TypeScript based database and spreadsheet platform positioned as an open alternative to Retool and as an Airtable alternative. It combines PostgreSQL data management, AI workflows, app building, and team collaboration in one system, with a hosted version at teable.ai and self hosted options.
read the full Teable overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is puppeteer or Teable more popular?
puppeteer has 95,591 GitHub stars and Teable has 21,807. puppeteer has the larger community by that measure.
Are puppeteer and Teable free?
Both are open source. puppeteer is licensed under Apache-2.0, and Teable has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between puppeteer and Teable?
puppeteer is written in TypeScript and Teable in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, puppeteer or Teable?
Choose puppeteer if you want the larger community (95,591 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose Teable if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.