Homeboxvswger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Homebox | wger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Inventory Management | #1 of 31 in Health & Fitness |
| GitHub stars | 7 665 | 7 201 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +296 | +240 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.27.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | 2.7 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Homebox scores 74/100 against 73/100 for wger, so it is the safer default.
Homebox ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for wger.
If you want the quickest setup, Homebox is easier to run; wger needs more configuration.
Homebox details →wger details →