# Thesys vs WBO

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

| | Thesys | WBO |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 41/100 | 61/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 5 in Research | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 177 | 2 675 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +18 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 8 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.4.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | v2.18.31 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

WBO scores 61/100 against 41/100 for Thesys, so it is the safer default.

WBO ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Thesys.

If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; Thesys needs more configuration.

WBO is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Thesys](https://selfhost.directory/project/thesys-core) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/thesys-core.md)
- [WBO](https://selfhost.directory/project/wbo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wbo.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/thesys-core-vs-wbo