Calibre Web AutomatedvsMDCz
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | MDCz | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #85 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 504 | 421 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +172 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | v0.20.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre Web Automated scores 73/100 against 47/100 for MDCz, so it is the safer default.
Calibre Web Automated is growing faster right now (+172 stars in 30 days).
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