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CockroachDB vs DuckDB: GitHub, npm & hiring signals

A live, signal-by-signal comparison of CockroachDB and DuckDB — GitHub stars, npm downloads, and how many of the 27 public signal sources Sigmon can track for each. Numbers below are detected right now.

CockroachDB

cockroachdb

Top-repo stars
32.2k
npm/wk
Trackable sources
20/27
Domain
www.cockroachlabs.com

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Full CockroachDB signal breakdown

DuckDB

duckdb

Top-repo stars
38.8k
npm/wk
Trackable sources
20/27
Domain
www.duckdb.org
Full DuckDB signal breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Is CockroachDB or DuckDB more popular?
By GitHub stars, DuckDB currently leads CockroachDB (38.8k vs 32.2k). Stars are only one signal — Sigmon also tracks npm downloads, release velocity and hiring so you can judge momentum, not just size.
How do CockroachDB and DuckDB compare?
This page puts CockroachDB and DuckDB side by side on the signals that predict momentum: GitHub stars and release cadence, npm download trend, hiring activity and pricing changes — refreshed weekly.
Can I track both CockroachDB and DuckDB?
Yes. Add both to Sigmon free and get a single weekly brief covering every move either one makes — releases, pricing changes, funding and hiring.