Audiobookshelfvsvoice-chat-ai
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | voice-chat-ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #41 of 69 in AI Chat |
| GitHub stars | 14 839 | 468 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.37.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.4.1 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 46/100 for voice-chat-ai, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for voice-chat-ai.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; voice-chat-ai needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+402 stars in 30 days).
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