bookorbitvsilla-builder
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookorbit | illa-builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Book Management | #3 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 5 882 | 12 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 252 | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.6.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
bookorbit scores 73/100 against 67/100 for illa-builder, so it is the safer default.
bookorbit ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for illa-builder.
If you want the quickest setup, bookorbit is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.
bookorbit is growing faster right now (+1 252 stars in 30 days).
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