AudiobookshelfvsSimpleX Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | SimpleX Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #4 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 14 837 | 19 612 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +417 | +142 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | v7.0.4 · 3 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Haskell |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 74/100 for SimpleX Chat, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for SimpleX Chat.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; SimpleX Chat needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+417 stars in 30 days).
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