bookwyrmvsJelu
Two self-hosted Goodreads alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | Jelu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 12 in Book Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 | 750 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 25 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | v0.88.2 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Kotlin |
Which one should you pick?
bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 56/100 for Jelu, so it is the safer default.
Jelu ships more often: 25 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for bookwyrm.
If you want the quickest setup, Jelu is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
bookwyrm is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).
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