abs-kosync-bridgevsAudiobookshelf
Two self-hosted Audiobook Management projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| abs-kosync-bridge | Audiobookshelf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 14 828 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +408 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 14 |
| Latest release | v7.11.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 57/100 for abs-kosync-bridge, so it is the safer default.
abs-kosync-bridge ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Audiobookshelf.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; abs-kosync-bridge needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+408 stars in 30 days).
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