AudiobookshelfvsMemtly
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | Memtly | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #11 of 19 in Photo Galleries |
| GitHub stars | 14 843 | 300 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +406 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 24 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | 1.0.7.6 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 48/100 for Memtly, so it is the safer default.
Memtly ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Audiobookshelf.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; Memtly needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+406 stars in 30 days).
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