CryptPadvswindmill
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CryptPad | windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Office Suites | #6 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 8 030 | 18 308 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +288 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 163 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.853.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
windmill scores 77/100 against 71/100 for CryptPad, so it is the safer default.
windmill ships more often: 163 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for CryptPad.
If you want the quickest setup, windmill is easier to run; CryptPad needs more configuration.
windmill is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).
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