# bookwyrm vs Mediary Scout

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | bookwyrm | Mediary Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 59/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #28 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 ✓ | 1 593 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | v2026.10.29 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | 0BSD |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Mediary Scout scores 59/100 against 58/100 for bookwyrm, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Mediary Scout is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.

bookwyrm is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bookwyrm](https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm.md)
- [Mediary Scout](https://selfhost.directory/project/mediary-scout) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mediary-scout.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bookwyrm-vs-mediary-scout