CalibrevsPrintGuard
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre | PrintGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #11 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 26 273 | 367 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +264 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 18 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2.6.4 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre scores 83/100 against 52/100 for PrintGuard, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; PrintGuard needs more configuration.
Calibre is growing faster right now (+264 stars in 30 days).
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