BiblioReadsvsJelu
Two self-hosted Goodreads alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| BiblioReads | Jelu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 12 in Book Management | #3 of 12 in Book Management |
| GitHub stars | 357 | 750 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 25 |
| Latest release | — | v0.88.2 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Kotlin |
Which one should you pick?
Jelu scores 56/100 against 48/100 for BiblioReads, so it is the safer default.
Jelu ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for BiblioReads.
If you want the quickest setup, BiblioReads is easier to run; Jelu needs more configuration.
Jelu is growing faster right now (+4 stars in 30 days).
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