binderyvsifm
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bindery | ifm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Ebook Management | #19 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 540 | 370 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.46.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.1.2 · 20 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
bindery scores 56/100 against 49/100 for ifm, so it is the safer default.
bindery ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ifm.
If you want the quickest setup, ifm is easier to run; bindery needs more configuration.
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