# Audiobookshelf vs Suwayomi-Server

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

| | Audiobookshelf | Suwayomi-Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 4 in Manga Reader |
| GitHub stars | 14 839 ✓ | 7 963 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 ✓ | +210 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.4.2366 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 71/100 for Suwayomi-Server, so it is the safer default.

Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Suwayomi-Server.

If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; Suwayomi-Server needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Audiobookshelf](https://selfhost.directory/project/audiobookshelf) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/audiobookshelf.md)
- [Suwayomi-Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/audiobookshelf-vs-suwayomi-server