# Calibre vs Nova Server

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

| | Calibre | Nova Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #20 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 26 267 ✓ | 354 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +268 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Calibre scores 83/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.

Calibre ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Nova Server.

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

Calibre is growing faster right now (+268 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Calibre](https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre.md)
- [Nova Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/calibre-vs-nova-server