# abs-kosync-bridge vs Bookshelf

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

| | abs-kosync-bridge | Bookshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #9 of 19 in Ebook Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 ✓ | 373 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v7.11.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

abs-kosync-bridge scores 57/100 against 47/100 for Bookshelf, so it is the safer default.

abs-kosync-bridge ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Bookshelf.

## Details

- [abs-kosync-bridge](https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge.md)
- [Bookshelf](https://selfhost.directory/project/bookshelf-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bookshelf-2.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/abs-kosync-bridge-vs-bookshelf-2