EMQXvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 8 653 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +154 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 1 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Erlang | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
EMQX details →Workout.cool details →