# Audiobookshelf vs Postal

> 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).

## Details

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

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