# Wavelog vs WBO

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

| | Wavelog | WBO |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 61/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 580 | 2 675 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +39 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 | v2.18.26 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

WBO scores 61/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.

Wavelog ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for WBO.

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

Wavelog is growing faster right now (+39 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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