# bindery vs Torollo

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

| | bindery | Torollo |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Ebook Management | #15 of 30 in Education |
| GitHub stars | 540 ✓ | 449 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.46.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.2.5 · 10 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

bindery scores 56/100 against 47/100 for Torollo, so it is the safer default.

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

If you want the quickest setup, Torollo is easier to run; bindery needs more configuration.

## Details

- [bindery](https://selfhost.directory/project/bindery) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bindery.md)
- [Torollo](https://selfhost.directory/project/torollo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/torollo.md)

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