bookorbitvsSnort
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookorbit | Snort | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Book Management | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 5 886 | 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 256 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.6.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.5.3 · 8 Apr 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 Snort, so it is the safer default.
bookorbit ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Snort.
If you want the quickest setup, bookorbit is easier to run; Snort needs more configuration.
bookorbit is growing faster right now (+1 256 stars in 30 days).
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