binderyvspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bindery | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Ebook Management | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 543 | 61 814 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 | +1 472 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.46.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
penpot scores 84/100 against 56/100 for bindery, so it is the safer default.
bindery ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for penpot.
If you want the quickest setup, bindery is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
penpot is growing faster right now (+1 472 stars in 30 days).
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