Calibre Web Automatedvsopenpencil
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | openpencil | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #2 of 7 in Design |
| GitHub stars | 6 506 | 9 394 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +170 | +793 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 14 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | v0.16.0 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre Web Automated and openpencil score the same (73/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
openpencil ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Calibre Web Automated.
If you want the quickest setup, openpencil is easier to run; Calibre Web Automated needs more configuration.
openpencil is growing faster right now (+793 stars in 30 days).
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