Calibrevsplex-rewind
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre | plex-rewind | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #92 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 26 268 | 303 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +269 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 26 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v5.4.1-develop.2 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre scores 83/100 against 46/100 for plex-rewind, so it is the safer default.
plex-rewind ships more often: 26 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Calibre.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; plex-rewind needs more configuration.
Calibre is growing faster right now (+269 stars in 30 days).
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