# sdnext vs Wakapi

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | sdnext | Wakapi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 in Image Generation | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 7 362 ✓ | 4 466 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 | +31 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 11 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

sdnext scores 71/100 against 64/100 for Wakapi, so it is the safer default.

Wakapi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.

If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; sdnext needs more configuration.

## Details

- [sdnext](https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext.md)
- [Wakapi](https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/sdnext-vs-wakapi