bookorbitvspool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookorbit | pool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Book Management | #59 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 5 882 | 440 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 252 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.6.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.0.16 · 14 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Proprietary |
| Main language | Typescript | — |
Which one should you pick?
bookorbit scores 73/100 against 47/100 for pool, so it is the safer default.
bookorbit ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for pool.
If you want the quickest setup, bookorbit is easier to run; pool needs more configuration.
bookorbit is growing faster right now (+1 252 stars in 30 days).
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