crocvsLibation
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| croc | Libation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 40 798 | 6 375 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +367 | +157 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 33 |
| Latest release | v11.5.5 · 19 Oct 2026 | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
croc scores 82/100 against 68/100 for Libation, so it is the safer default.
croc ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 33 for Libation.
If you want the quickest setup, croc is easier to run; Libation needs more configuration.
croc is growing faster right now (+367 stars in 30 days).
croc details →Libation details →