CloakBrowservsWakupator
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CloakBrowser | Wakupator | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Browser Automation | #11 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 32 581 | 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +223 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 1 |
| Latest release | chromium-v155.0.8059.39.2-pro · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.2.0 · 6 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
CloakBrowser scores 75/100 against 43/100 for Wakupator, so it is the safer default.
CloakBrowser ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wakupator.
If you want the quickest setup, CloakBrowser is easier to run; Wakupator needs more configuration.
CloakBrowser is growing faster right now (+223 stars in 30 days).
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