# abs-kosync-bridge vs sphinx-relay

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

| | abs-kosync-bridge | sphinx-relay |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #71 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 550 ✓ | 247 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v7.11.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

abs-kosync-bridge scores 57/100 against 44/100 for sphinx-relay, so it is the safer default.

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

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

## Details

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

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