OpenVikingvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenViking | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 209 in AI Agents | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 41 045 | 8 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 479 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 55 | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.5.2.1 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenViking scores 82/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
OpenViking ships more often: 55 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; OpenViking needs more configuration.
OpenViking is growing faster right now (+2 479 stars in 30 days).
OpenViking details →Workout.cool details →