Calibre Web AutomatedvsPterodactyl
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | Pterodactyl | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #5 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 6 504 | 9 437 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +172 | +183 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | v1.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Pterodactyl scores 75/100 against 73/100 for Calibre Web Automated, so it is the safer default.
Pterodactyl ships more often: 11 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; Pterodactyl needs more configuration.
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