bitcoindvsSparkyFitness
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bitcoind | SparkyFitness | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 90 533 | 6 504 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +290 | +393 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 27 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.10.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
bitcoind scores 87/100 against 66/100 for SparkyFitness, so it is the safer default.
SparkyFitness ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for bitcoind.
If you want the quickest setup, SparkyFitness is easier to run; bitcoind needs more configuration.
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