Calibre Web AutomatedvsNightingale
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | Nightingale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #15 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 6 506 | 1 522 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +170 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | v1.3.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| 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 58/100 for Nightingale, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre Web Automated is easier to run; Nightingale needs more configuration.
Calibre Web Automated is growing faster right now (+170 stars in 30 days).
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