AudiobookshelfvsPruneMate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | PruneMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #5 of 5 in Docker Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 838 | 468 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +418 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | V1.3.3 · 15 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 46/100 for PruneMate, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PruneMate.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+418 stars in 30 days).
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