# Audiobookshelf vs LinkWarden

> 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.

## Details

- [Audiobookshelf](https://selfhost.directory/project/audiobookshelf) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/audiobookshelf.md)
- [LinkWarden](https://selfhost.directory/project/linkwarden) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linkwarden.md)

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