# Calibre vs Rebel IPTV

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

| | Calibre | Rebel IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #46 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 26 269 ✓ | 133 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +270 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.5.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | — |

## Which one should you pick?

Calibre scores 83/100 against 42/100 for Rebel IPTV, so it is the safer default.

Calibre ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Rebel IPTV.

If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; Rebel IPTV needs more configuration.

Calibre is growing faster right now (+270 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Calibre](https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre.md)
- [Rebel IPTV](https://selfhost.directory/project/iptv) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/iptv.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/calibre-vs-iptv