ILIASvswger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ILIAS | wger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Learning Management System | #1 of 31 in Health & Fitness |
| GitHub stars | 505 | 7 203 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-1 | +240 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 4 |
| Latest release | v11.5 · 6 Oct 2026 | 2.7 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
wger scores 73/100 against 61/100 for ILIAS, so it is the safer default.
ILIAS ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for wger.
If you want the quickest setup, wger is easier to run; ILIAS needs more configuration.
wger is growing faster right now (+240 stars in 30 days).
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