# bindery vs ScreenTinker

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | bindery | ScreenTinker |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Ebook Management | #4 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 543 ✓ | 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.46.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.0.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

bindery scores 56/100 against 53/100 for ScreenTinker, so it is the safer default.

bindery ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for ScreenTinker.

bindery is growing faster right now (+3 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bindery](https://selfhost.directory/project/bindery) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bindery.md)
- [ScreenTinker](https://selfhost.directory/project/screentinker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/screentinker.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bindery-vs-screentinker