# grimmory vs Suwayomi-Server-docker

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | grimmory | Suwayomi-Server-docker |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Book Management | #2 of 4 in Manga Reader |
| GitHub stars | 4 623 ✓ | 573 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +204 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.5.0 · 21 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

grimmory scores 69/100 against 53/100 for Suwayomi-Server-docker, so it is the safer default.

grimmory ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Suwayomi-Server-docker.

If you want the quickest setup, Suwayomi-Server-docker is easier to run; grimmory needs more configuration.

grimmory is growing faster right now (+204 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [grimmory](https://selfhost.directory/project/grimmory) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/grimmory.md)
- [Suwayomi-Server-docker](https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server-docker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server-docker.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/grimmory-vs-suwayomi-server-docker