telethon_downloadervsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| telethon_downloader | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #35 of 45 in Download Management | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 206 | 8 654 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Workout.cool scores 66/100 against 45/100 for telethon_downloader, so it is the safer default.
Workout.cool ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for telethon_downloader.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; telethon_downloader needs more configuration.
Workout.cool is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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