CalibrevsWemux
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre | Wemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #80 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 26 268 | 167 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +259 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 1 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v0.3.130 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre scores 83/100 against 44/100 for Wemux, so it is the safer default.
Calibre ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Wemux.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; Wemux needs more configuration.
Calibre is growing faster right now (+259 stars in 30 days).
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