dir2opdsvspyShelf
Two self-hosted Calibre alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dir2opds | pyShelf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 19 in Ebook Management | #11 of 19 in Ebook Management |
| GitHub stars | 123 | 521 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.12.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
dir2opds scores 49/100 against 44/100 for pyShelf, so it is the safer default.
dir2opds ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pyShelf.
If you want the quickest setup, dir2opds is easier to run; pyShelf needs more configuration.
dir2opds is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).
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