ObservalvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Observal | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 209 in AI Agents | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 4 533 | 8 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 210 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 1 |
| Latest release | v1.15.1 · 16 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Observal scores 67/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
Observal ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; Observal needs more configuration.
Observal is growing faster right now (+1 210 stars in 30 days).
Observal details →Workout.cool details →