Calibre Web AutomatedvsTigase XMPP Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web Automated | Tigase XMPP Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Ebook Management | #30 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 6 508 | 358 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +172 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 3 |
| Latest release | v4.0.8 · 28 Sept 2026 | tigase-server-dist-8.4.3 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre Web Automated scores 73/100 against 56/100 for Tigase XMPP Server, so it is the safer default.
Calibre Web Automated ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Tigase XMPP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre Web Automated is easier to run; Tigase XMPP Server needs more configuration.
Calibre Web Automated is growing faster right now (+172 stars in 30 days).
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