code-servervsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| code-server | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 166 in Developer Tools | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 79 725 | 8 654 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +321 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 1 |
| Latest release | v4.144.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
code-server scores 83/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
code-server ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; code-server needs more configuration.
code-server is growing faster right now (+321 stars in 30 days).
code-server details →Workout.cool details →