# Kimai vs WBO

> 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).

## Details

- [Kimai](https://selfhost.directory/project/kimai2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kimai2.md)
- [WBO](https://selfhost.directory/project/wbo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wbo.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kimai2-vs-wbo