# Serena-MCP vs Wallabag

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

| | Serena-MCP | Wallabag |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 166 in Developer Tools | #4 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 30 795 ✓ | 13 031 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 041 ✓ | +48 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 19 Oct 2026 | 2.6.15 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Serena-MCP scores 82/100 against 73/100 for Wallabag, so it is the safer default.

Serena-MCP ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wallabag.

If you want the quickest setup, Serena-MCP is easier to run; Wallabag needs more configuration.

Serena-MCP is growing faster right now (+1 041 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Serena-MCP](https://selfhost.directory/project/serena-mcp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/serena-mcp.md)
- [Wallabag](https://selfhost.directory/project/wallabag) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wallabag.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/serena-mcp-vs-wallabag