# Calibre vs Snipe-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 | 26 268 ✓ | 15 111 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +259 ✓ | +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.

## Details

- [Calibre](https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre.md)
- [Snipe-IT](https://selfhost.directory/project/snipe-it) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/snipe-it.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/calibre-vs-snipe-it