# Audiobookshelf vs neokikoeru

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Audiobookshelf | neokikoeru |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #99 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 14 831 ✓ | 635 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +411 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.30.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Proprietary |
| Main language | JavaScript | — |

## Which one should you pick?

Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 40/100 for neokikoeru, so it is the safer default.

Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for neokikoeru.

Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+411 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

---
Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/audiobookshelf-vs-neokikoeru