# CloakBrowser vs Wemux

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | CloakBrowser | Wemux |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Browser Automation | #79 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 32 583 ✓ | 167 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +225 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | chromium-v155.0.8059.39.2-pro · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.3.130 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

CloakBrowser scores 75/100 against 44/100 for Wemux, so it is the safer default.

CloakBrowser ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wemux.

If you want the quickest setup, CloakBrowser is easier to run; Wemux needs more configuration.

CloakBrowser is growing faster right now (+225 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [CloakBrowser](https://selfhost.directory/project/cloakbrowser) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cloakbrowser.md)
- [Wemux](https://selfhost.directory/project/wemux) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wemux.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cloakbrowser-vs-wemux