OpenBaovsWBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenBao | WBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Secrets Management | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 8 761 | 2 675 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 271 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.7.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.18.26 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenBao scores 76/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.
OpenBao ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for WBO.
If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; OpenBao needs more configuration.
OpenBao is growing faster right now (+1 271 stars in 30 days).
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