bitcoindvsWBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bitcoind | WBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 90 533 | 2 675 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +290 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 8 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.18.31 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
bitcoind scores 87/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.
bitcoind ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for WBO.
If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; bitcoind needs more configuration.
bitcoind is growing faster right now (+290 stars in 30 days).
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