AudiobookshelfvsLinkWarden
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | LinkWarden | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #2 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 14 839 | 20 261 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 | +424 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2.16.3 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf and LinkWarden score the same (79/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for LinkWarden.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; LinkWarden needs more configuration.
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