binderyvsWakapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bindery | Wakapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Ebook Management | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 541 | 4 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +31 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 11 |
| Latest release | v1.46.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Wakapi scores 64/100 against 56/100 for bindery, so it is the safer default.
bindery ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Wakapi.
If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; bindery needs more configuration.
Wakapi is growing faster right now (+31 stars in 30 days).
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