# bookwyrm vs TypeType

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

| | bookwyrm | TypeType |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 2 807 ✓ | 471 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | v1.12.0 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 48/100 for TypeType, so it is the safer default.

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)
- [TypeType](https://selfhost.directory/project/typetype) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/typetype.md)

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