AudiobookshelfvsSeaGOAT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | SeaGOAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #4 of 6 in Code Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 843 | 1 316 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +406 | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 53/100 for SeaGOAT, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for SeaGOAT.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+406 stars in 30 days).
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