# abs-kosync-bridge vs Portainer

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

| | abs-kosync-bridge | Portainer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 38 737 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 21 |
| Latest release | v7.11.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2.45.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Zlib |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Portainer scores 77/100 against 57/100 for abs-kosync-bridge, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Portainer is easier to run; abs-kosync-bridge needs more configuration.

Portainer is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [abs-kosync-bridge](https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/abs-kosync-bridge.md)
- [Portainer](https://selfhost.directory/project/portainer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/portainer.md)

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