# Audiobookshelf vs openpencil

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

| | Audiobookshelf | openpencil |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #2 of 7 in Design |
| GitHub stars | 14 839 ✓ | 9 415 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 | +814 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 14 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.16.0 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 73/100 for openpencil, so it is the safer default.

openpencil is growing faster right now (+814 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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