# LinuxCNC vs WBO

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

| | LinuxCNC | WBO |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Industrial IoT | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 2 513 | 2 675 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +18 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.9.10 · 3 Jul 2026 | v2.18.26 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

LinuxCNC scores 64/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.

WBO ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for LinuxCNC.

If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; LinuxCNC needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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