Libre TranslatevsWBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libre Translate | WBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Translation | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 17 220 | 2 675 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +401 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 8 |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | v2.18.31 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Libre Translate scores 73/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.
Libre Translate ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for WBO.
If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; Libre Translate needs more configuration.
Libre Translate is growing faster right now (+401 stars in 30 days).
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