# Calibre vs WPMgr

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Calibre | WPMgr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #15 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 26 268 ✓ | 165 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +269 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v0.61.198 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Calibre scores 83/100 against 48/100 for WPMgr, so it is the safer default.

Calibre ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for WPMgr.

If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; WPMgr needs more configuration.

Calibre is growing faster right now (+269 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Calibre](https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre.md)
- [WPMgr](https://selfhost.directory/project/wpmgr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wpmgr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/calibre-vs-wpmgr