AudiobookshelfvsJoplin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | Joplin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #2 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 14 839 | 56 917 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 | +437 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 18 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | v3.7.22 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Joplin scores 83/100 against 79/100 for Audiobookshelf, so it is the safer default.
Joplin ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Audiobookshelf.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; Joplin needs more configuration.
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