Rocket.ChatvsSparkyFitness
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rocket.Chat | SparkyFitness | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 46 350 | 6 503 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +180 | +392 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 27 |
| Latest release | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | v1.10.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 66/100 for SparkyFitness, so it is the safer default.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 27 for SparkyFitness.
SparkyFitness is growing faster right now (+392 stars in 30 days).
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