dir2opdsvsLibation
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dir2opds | Libation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 19 in Ebook Management | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 123 | 6 373 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 33 |
| Latest release | v1.12.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 49/100 for dir2opds, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for dir2opds.
If you want the quickest setup, dir2opds is easier to run; Libation needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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