Transformer LabvsWorld Monitor
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Transformer Lab | World Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 25 in LLM Inference | #5 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 5 200 | 89 721 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 | +2 382 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 17 |
| Latest release | v0.40.1 · 19 Jun 2026 | v2.11.6 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
World Monitor scores 86/100 against 61/100 for Transformer Lab, so it is the safer default.
World Monitor ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Transformer Lab.
If you want the quickest setup, Transformer Lab is easier to run; World Monitor needs more configuration.
World Monitor is growing faster right now (+2 382 stars in 30 days).
Transformer Lab details →World Monitor details →