# LinkWarden vs Workout.cool

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | LinkWarden | Workout.cool |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 20 263 ✓ | 8 654 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +426 ✓ | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v2.16.3 · 9 Sept 2026 ✓ | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

LinkWarden scores 79/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.

LinkWarden ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.

If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; LinkWarden needs more configuration.

LinkWarden is growing faster right now (+426 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LinkWarden](https://selfhost.directory/project/linkwarden) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linkwarden.md)
- [Workout.cool](https://selfhost.directory/project/workout-cool) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/workout-cool.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/linkwarden-vs-workout-cool