KimaivsWBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kimai | WBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Time Tracking | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 5 112 | 2 675 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 7 |
| Latest release | 2.71.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v2.18.30 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Kimai scores 72/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.
Kimai ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for WBO.
If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; Kimai needs more configuration.
Kimai is growing faster right now (+69 stars in 30 days).
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