AudiobookshelfvsOpenELIS Global
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | OpenELIS Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 5 in Healthcare |
| GitHub stars | 14 843 | 278 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +406 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 8 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | 3.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 54/100 for OpenELIS Global, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for OpenELIS Global.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; OpenELIS Global needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+406 stars in 30 days).
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