ResticvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Restic | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Backup | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 36 866 | 8 652 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +628 | +153 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.19.1 · 5 Jul 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Restic scores 82/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
Restic ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; Restic needs more configuration.
Restic is growing faster right now (+628 stars in 30 days).
Restic details →Workout.cool details →