# Strapi vs Wavelog

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

| | Strapi | Wavelog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Headless CMS | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 73 400 ✓ | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +170 ✓ | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 ✓ | 19 |
| Latest release | v5.60.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Strapi scores 85/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.

Strapi ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Wavelog.

Strapi is growing faster right now (+170 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Strapi](https://selfhost.directory/project/strapi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/strapi.md)
- [Wavelog](https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/strapi-vs-wavelog