# Audiobookshelf vs UniFi Docker Container

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

| | Audiobookshelf | UniFi Docker Container |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #15 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 839 ✓ | 323 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | 10.6.106 · 27 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 53/100 for UniFi Docker Container, so it is the safer default.

Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for UniFi Docker Container.

If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; UniFi Docker Container 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)
- [UniFi Docker Container](https://selfhost.directory/project/unifi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/unifi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/audiobookshelf-vs-unifi