SparkyFitnessvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SparkyFitness | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker | #53 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 6 503 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +392 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.10.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
SparkyFitness scores 66/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
SparkyFitness ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.
If you want the quickest setup, textpod is easier to run; SparkyFitness needs more configuration.
SparkyFitness is growing faster right now (+392 stars in 30 days).
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