EncorevsopenGym
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | openGym | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #1 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 12 648 | 16 919 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +163 | +2 750 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v1.4.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
openGym scores 81/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
openGym ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, openGym is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
openGym is growing faster right now (+2 750 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →openGym details →