# bookwyrm vs NetworkOptimizer

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

| | bookwyrm | NetworkOptimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 2 808 ✓ | 1 215 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 ✓ | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 23 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.9.4 · 29 Oct 2026 | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.

NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for bookwyrm.

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

bookwyrm is growing faster right now (+22 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bookwyrm](https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bookwyrm.md)
- [NetworkOptimizer](https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer.md)

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