outlinevsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| outline | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 31 in Wikis | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 41 099 | 8 652 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +419 | +157 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 1 |
| Latest release | v1.12.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
outline scores 78/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
outline ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; outline needs more configuration.
outline is growing faster right now (+419 stars in 30 days).
outline details →Workout.cool details →