CalibrevsNovu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre | Novu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #2 of 19 in Notifications |
| GitHub stars | 26 267 | 40 220 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +268 | +171 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 12 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | @novu/framework@v2.14.0 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre scores 83/100 against 76/100 for Novu, so it is the safer default.
Calibre ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Novu.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; Novu needs more configuration.
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