CalibrevsSlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre | Slink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #1 of 9 in Image Management |
| GitHub stars | 26 268 | 1 614 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +269 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 20 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.14.4 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre scores 83/100 against 59/100 for Slink, so it is the safer default.
Slink ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Calibre.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; Slink needs more configuration.
Calibre is growing faster right now (+269 stars in 30 days).
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