Audiobookshelfvslidarr-on-steroids
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | lidarr-on-steroids | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #21 of 31 in Music |
| GitHub stars | 14 831 | 529 |
| 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 | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Main language | JavaScript | Dockerfile |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 46/100 for lidarr-on-steroids, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for lidarr-on-steroids.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; lidarr-on-steroids needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+411 stars in 30 days).
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