Calibre Web Automatedvshoundarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | houndarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #54 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 503 | 304 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +171 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 14 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | v1.13.3 · 19 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre Web Automated scores 73/100 against 53/100 for houndarr, so it is the safer default.
houndarr ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Calibre Web Automated.
If you want the quickest setup, houndarr is easier to run; Calibre Web Automated needs more configuration.
Calibre Web Automated is growing faster right now (+171 stars in 30 days).
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