# bookwyrm vs Speedarr

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

| | bookwyrm | Speedarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 0/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #34 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 808 ✓ | 24 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.9.4 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2026.09.21 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 0/100 for Speedarr, so it is the safer default.

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

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