ifmvsLibation
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ifm | Libation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #19 of 34 in File Management | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 370 | 6 375 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +157 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 33 |
| Latest release | v4.1.2 · 20 Aug 2026 | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | C |
Which one should you pick?
Libation scores 68/100 against 49/100 for ifm, so it is the safer default.
Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ifm.
If you want the quickest setup, ifm is easier to run; Libation needs more configuration.
Libation is growing faster right now (+157 stars in 30 days).
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