bookwyrmvsdrivebase
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | drivebase | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #17 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 807 | 594 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | v4.0.0 · 3 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 51/100 for drivebase, so it is the safer default.
bookwyrm ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for drivebase.
If you want the quickest setup, drivebase is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
bookwyrm is growing faster right now (+22 stars in 30 days).
bookwyrm details →drivebase details →