Takahēvswger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Takahē | wger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 5 in Fediverse | #1 of 31 in Health & Fitness |
| GitHub stars | 1 171 | 7 203 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +240 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | 2.7 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
wger scores 73/100 against 53/100 for Takahē, so it is the safer default.
wger ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Takahē.
If you want the quickest setup, wger is easier to run; Takahē needs more configuration.
wger is growing faster right now (+240 stars in 30 days).
Takahē details →wger details →