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Two self-hosted Habitica alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenHabitTracker | shabitica | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 31 in Health & Fitness | #24 of 34 in Task Management |
| GitHub stars | 305 | 190 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.2.5 · 27 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Nix |
Which one should you pick?
OpenHabitTracker scores 52/100 against 43/100 for shabitica, so it is the safer default.
OpenHabitTracker ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for shabitica.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenHabitTracker is easier to run; shabitica needs more configuration.
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