# bindery vs TypeType

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

| | bindery | TypeType |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 19 in Ebook Management | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 541 ✓ | 471 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v1.46.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.12.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

bindery scores 56/100 against 48/100 for TypeType, so it is the safer default.

bindery ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for TypeType.

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

bindery is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bindery](https://selfhost.directory/project/bindery) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bindery.md)
- [TypeType](https://selfhost.directory/project/typetype) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/typetype.md)

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