# bookorbit vs Bookshelf

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

| | bookorbit | Bookshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Book Management | #9 of 19 in Ebook Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 877 ✓ | 373 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 247 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.6.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

bookorbit scores 73/100 against 47/100 for Bookshelf, so it is the safer default.

bookorbit ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Bookshelf.

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

bookorbit is growing faster right now (+1 247 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bookorbit](https://selfhost.directory/project/bookorbit) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bookorbit.md)
- [Bookshelf](https://selfhost.directory/project/bookshelf-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bookshelf-2.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bookorbit-vs-bookshelf-2