BiblioReadsvsNeoDB
Two self-hosted Goodreads alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| BiblioReads | NeoDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 12 in Book Management | #35 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 357 | 902 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 55 |
| Latest release | — | 0.19.10 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
NeoDB scores 55/100 against 48/100 for BiblioReads, so it is the safer default.
NeoDB ships more often: 55 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for BiblioReads.
If you want the quickest setup, BiblioReads is easier to run; NeoDB needs more configuration.
NeoDB is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).
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