AudiobookshelfvsWhisper-WebUI
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Audiobookshelf | Whisper-WebUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 6 in Transcription |
| GitHub stars | 14 829 | 2 899 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +409 | +15 |
| 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 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Audiobookshelf scores 79/100 against 62/100 for Whisper-WebUI, so it is the safer default.
Audiobookshelf ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Whisper-WebUI.
If you want the quickest setup, Audiobookshelf is easier to run; Whisper-WebUI needs more configuration.
Audiobookshelf is growing faster right now (+409 stars in 30 days).
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