# bookwyrm vs neokikoeru

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

| | bookwyrm | neokikoeru |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #99 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 ✓ | 635 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | v3.30.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Proprietary |
| Main language | Python | — |

## Which one should you pick?

bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 40/100 for neokikoeru, so it is the safer default.

neokikoeru ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for bookwyrm.

If you want the quickest setup, neokikoeru 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)
- [neokikoeru](https://selfhost.directory/project/neokikoeru) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/neokikoeru.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bookwyrm-vs-neokikoeru