Calibre Web Automatedvsopenvox
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | openvox | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #5 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 503 | 198 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +171 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 16 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | 9.2.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre Web Automated scores 73/100 against 53/100 for openvox, so it is the safer default.
openvox ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Calibre Web Automated.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre Web Automated is easier to run; openvox needs more configuration.
Calibre Web Automated is growing faster right now (+171 stars in 30 days).
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