# Inventree vs Wakapi

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Inventree | Wakapi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Inventory Management | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 7 771 ✓ | 4 465 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +143 ✓ | +30 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 29 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | 1.6.3 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Inventree scores 72/100 against 64/100 for Wakapi, so it is the safer default.

Inventree ships more often: 29 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Wakapi.

If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; Inventree needs more configuration.

Inventree is growing faster right now (+143 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Inventree](https://selfhost.directory/project/inventree) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/inventree.md)
- [Wakapi](https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/inventree-vs-wakapi