Audiobookshelfvssignserver-ce
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | signserver-ce | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #2 of 2 in PKI |
| GitHub stars | 14 841 | 440 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +404 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | v7.7.1 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | LGPL-2.1 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 51/100 for signserver-ce, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for signserver-ce.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; signserver-ce needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+404 stars in 30 days).
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