binderyvsGiraffile
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bindery | Giraffile | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Ebook Management | #62 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 541 | 187 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 1 |
| Latest release | v1.46.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | versions · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
bindery scores 56/100 against 45/100 for Giraffile, so it is the safer default.
bindery ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Giraffile.
If you want the quickest setup, Giraffile is easier to run; bindery needs more configuration.
bindery is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).
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