# Audiobookshelf vs Standard Notes

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Audiobookshelf | Standard Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #8 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 14 839 ✓ | 6 686 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 ✓ | +53 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | @standardnotes/mobile@3.202.11 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 70/100 for Standard Notes, so it is the safer default.

Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Standard Notes.

If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; Standard Notes needs more configuration.

Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+402 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Audiobookshelf](https://selfhost.directory/project/audiobookshelf) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/audiobookshelf.md)
- [Standard Notes](https://selfhost.directory/project/standard-notes) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/standard-notes.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/audiobookshelf-vs-standard-notes