koelvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| koel | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 59 in Music Streaming | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 17 322 | 8 654 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +59 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 1 |
| Latest release | v9.15.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
koel scores 75/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
koel ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; koel needs more configuration.
Workout.cool is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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