keycloakvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| keycloak | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 40 in Authentication | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 37 568 | 8 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +601 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 1 |
| Latest release | 26.8.1 · 13 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
keycloak scores 86/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
keycloak ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; keycloak needs more configuration.
keycloak is growing faster right now (+601 stars in 30 days).
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