Calibre Web AutomatedvspyShelf
Two self-hosted Calibre alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | pyShelf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #11 of 19 in Ebook Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 502 | 521 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +170 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre Web Automated scores 73/100 against 44/100 for pyShelf, so it is the safer default.
Calibre Web Automated ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pyShelf.
Calibre Web Automated is growing faster right now (+170 stars in 30 days).
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