# birdnet-go vs WBO

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | birdnet-go | WBO |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Audio Streaming | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 2 379 | 2 675 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +195 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 8 ✓ |
| Latest release | 20261014 · 14 Oct 2026 | v2.18.31 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

birdnet-go scores 69/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.

WBO ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for birdnet-go.

If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; birdnet-go needs more configuration.

birdnet-go is growing faster right now (+195 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [birdnet-go](https://selfhost.directory/project/birdnet-go) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/birdnet-go.md)
- [WBO](https://selfhost.directory/project/wbo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wbo.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/birdnet-go-vs-wbo