Bitfocus CompanionvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitfocus Companion | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 104 in Home Automation | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 2 345 | 8 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 1 |
| Latest release | v5.1.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Bitfocus Companion scores 68/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
Bitfocus Companion ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; Bitfocus Companion needs more configuration.
Workout.cool is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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