MailcowvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mailcow | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 106 in Email | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 13 713 | 8 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +215 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 1 |
| Latest release | 2026-10 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Mailcow scores 77/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
Mailcow ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; Mailcow needs more configuration.
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