AudiobookshelfvsPharos
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | Pharos | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #80 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 14 837 | 241 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +417 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 44/100 for Pharos, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Pharos.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; Pharos needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+417 stars in 30 days).
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