OpenEMRvsSparkyFitness
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenEMR | SparkyFitness | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Healthcare | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 5 555 | 6 498 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +89 | +398 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 26 |
| Latest release | v8_5_0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.9.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenEMR scores 72/100 against 66/100 for SparkyFitness, so it is the safer default.
SparkyFitness ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for OpenEMR.
If you want the quickest setup, SparkyFitness is easier to run; OpenEMR needs more configuration.
SparkyFitness is growing faster right now (+398 stars in 30 days).
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