CalibrevsSnipe-IT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre | Snipe-IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 26 267 | 15 111 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +258 | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 17 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v8.8.3 · 22 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 77/100 for Snipe-IT, so it is the safer default.
Calibre ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Snipe-IT.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; Snipe-IT needs more configuration.
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