Calibre WebvsStepifi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre Web | Stepifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in E-book Management | #20 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 18 486 | 247 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +255 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | 0.6.27 · 8 Aug 2026 | v2.0.0 · 31 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Fluent | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre Web scores 78/100 against 41/100 for Stepifi, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre Web is easier to run; Stepifi needs more configuration.
Calibre Web is growing faster right now (+255 stars in 30 days).
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