bookwyrmvsWakapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | Wakapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 2 807 | 4 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +31 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Wakapi scores 64/100 against 58/100 for bookwyrm, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
bookwyrm details →Wakapi details →