bookwyrmvsOpenPLC Runtime v4
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | OpenPLC Runtime v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #6 of 10 in IoT |
| GitHub stars | 2 808 | 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.9.4 · 29 Oct 2026 | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.
bookwyrm ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for OpenPLC Runtime v4.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenPLC Runtime v4 is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
bookwyrm is growing faster right now (+22 stars in 30 days).
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