Sonatype NexusvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sonatype Nexus | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Package Management | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 2 689 | 8 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 1 |
| Latest release | release-3.97.2-02 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | EPL-1.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Workout.cool scores 66/100 against 64/100 for Sonatype Nexus, so it is the safer default.
Sonatype Nexus ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; Sonatype Nexus needs more configuration.
Workout.cool is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
Sonatype Nexus details →Workout.cool details →