AudiobookshelfvsPostal
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | Postal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 16 in Mail Server |
| GitHub stars | 14 826 | 16 897 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +406 | +73 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | 3.3.7 · 3 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 72/100 for Postal, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Postal.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; Postal needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+406 stars in 30 days).
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