Calibre Web AutomatedvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 6 503 | 5 380 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +171 | +77 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 13 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre Web Automated scores 73/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Calibre Web Automated.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Calibre Web Automated needs more configuration.
Calibre Web Automated is growing faster right now (+171 stars in 30 days).
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