AionUivsOpenWorkBuddy
Two self-hosted Claude Cowork alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AionUi | OpenWorkBuddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 120 in AI Assistant | #52 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 33 858 | 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +781 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 46 | 8 |
| Latest release | v2.2.2 · 9 Sept 2026 | v0.17.5 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
AionUi scores 81/100 against 48/100 for OpenWorkBuddy, so it is the safer default.
AionUi ships more often: 46 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for OpenWorkBuddy.
If you want the quickest setup, AionUi is easier to run; OpenWorkBuddy needs more configuration.
AionUi is growing faster right now (+781 stars in 30 days).
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