OpenTTDvsWBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenTTD | WBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 23 in Gaming | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 8 436 | 2 675 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +140 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 6 |
| Latest release | 15.3 · 4 Apr 2026 | v2.18.28 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenTTD scores 73/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.
WBO ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for OpenTTD.
If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; OpenTTD needs more configuration.
OpenTTD is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
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