Audiobookshelfvsulogger-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | ulogger-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #6 of 6 in Location Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 14 843 | 613 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +406 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 50/100 for ulogger-server, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ulogger-server.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; ulogger-server needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+406 stars in 30 days).
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