# abs-kosync-bridge vs Nova Server

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

| | abs-kosync-bridge | Nova Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #20 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 550 ✓ | 354 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v7.11.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

abs-kosync-bridge scores 57/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.

abs-kosync-bridge ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Nova Server.

## Details

- [abs-kosync-bridge](https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge.md)
- [Nova Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/abs-kosync-bridge-vs-nova-server