head to head · open source
puppeteer vs Teable
puppeteer has 95,792 GitHub stars, 9,590 forks, 259 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Teable has 21,953 stars, 1,358 forks, 128 open issues and last shipped yesterday. puppeteer leads on adoption by 336% (95,792 vs 21,953 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%. Teable 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 | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-04 |
| Forks | ⑂ 9.6K | ⑂ 1.4K |
| 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 Puppeteer is a JavaScript library which provides a high level API to control Chrome or Firefox over the DevTools Protocol or WebDriver BiDi. Puppeteer runs in the headless (no visible UI) by default Get started API FAQ Contributing Troubleshooting Installation :::note Modern package managers (including npm (see the RFC), pnpm, Yarn, Bun, and Deno) block dependency install scripts by default. If the install script is blocked, Puppeteer will not download the browser during installation, leading to runtime errors. You can manually download the required browsers after installation by running…
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About Teable
Turn your data into AI workflows and custom apps that 100% fit your business One platform where data management, AI workflows, and app building come together — spreadsheet simple on the surface, real PostgreSQL underneath. Agents work inside your live data and real processes, so what they build lands seamlessly and fits your business exactly. In the cloud or fully self hosted. Try out Teable using our hosted version at teable.ai Home Help Blog Template API Community X Quick Guide 1. Want to see it in action? Try Teable on our hosted cloud at teable.ai. 2. Deploying it yourself? Start from the Deployment guide —…
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Frequently asked questions
Is puppeteer or Teable more popular?
puppeteer has 95,792 GitHub stars and Teable has 21,953. 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 (95,792 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.