# Audiobookshelf vs NetworkOptimizer

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

| | Audiobookshelf | NetworkOptimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 14 843 ✓ | 1 213 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +406 ✓ | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 23 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.

NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Audiobookshelf.

If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; NetworkOptimizer needs more configuration.

Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+406 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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