AudiobookshelfvsJust A Bunch Of Starr Scripts
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | Just A Bunch Of Starr Scripts | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #111 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 831 | 178 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +411 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Main language | JavaScript | PowerShell |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 43/100 for Just A Bunch Of Starr Scripts, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Just A Bunch Of Starr Scripts.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; Just A Bunch Of Starr Scripts needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+411 stars in 30 days).
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