Canvas LMSvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Canvas LMS | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Learning Management System | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 6 890 | 8 654 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +49 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Canvas LMS scores 68/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
Workout.cool ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Canvas LMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; Canvas LMS needs more configuration.
Workout.cool is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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