bookwyrmvsNeoDB
Two self-hosted Goodreads alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | NeoDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #35 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 | 902 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 55 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | 0.19.10 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 55/100 for NeoDB, so it is the safer default.
NeoDB ships more often: 55 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for bookwyrm.
If you want the quickest setup, NeoDB is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
bookwyrm is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).
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