MicroBinvswger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MicroBin | wger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Pastebins | #1 of 31 in Health & Fitness |
| GitHub stars | 4 626 | 7 203 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +58 | +240 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.1.4 · 8 Mar 2026 | 2.7 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
wger scores 73/100 against 67/100 for MicroBin, so it is the safer default.
wger ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for MicroBin.
If you want the quickest setup, MicroBin is easier to run; wger needs more configuration.
wger is growing faster right now (+240 stars in 30 days).
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