Encorevswerbot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | werbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 36/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #36 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 12 650 | 169 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +165 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 36/100 for werbot, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for werbot.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; werbot needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+165 stars in 30 days).
Encore details →werbot details →