Apache HopvsWBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Hop | WBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in ETL | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 1 514 | 2 675 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +38 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v2.18.26 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Hop scores 64/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.
WBO ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Hop.
If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; Apache Hop needs more configuration.
Apache Hop is growing faster right now (+38 stars in 30 days).
Apache Hop details →WBO details →