Libre TranslatevsWakupator
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libre Translate | Wakupator | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Translation | #11 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 17 213 | 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +394 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 1 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | v1.2.0 · 6 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Libre Translate scores 73/100 against 43/100 for Wakupator, so it is the safer default.
Libre Translate ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wakupator.
If you want the quickest setup, Libre Translate is easier to run; Wakupator needs more configuration.
Libre Translate is growing faster right now (+394 stars in 30 days).
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