Audiobookshelfvscli_debrid
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | cli_debrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 39/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #121 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 839 | 193 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 21 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | v0.7.76 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 39/100 for cli_debrid, so it is the safer default.
cli_debrid 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; cli_debrid needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+402 stars in 30 days).
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